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 U.S. Department of Education Policy for the Protection of Human Research Subjects (34 CFR
part 97)
This is the U.S. Department of Education’s codified regulations of the protection of human
subjects in research. The language in subpart A of these regulations is identical to that of the
Department of Health and Human Services Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (45 CFR
part 46, subpart A). The language in other subparts is unique to the Department of Education.
Subpart D of 34 CFR 97: Additional Protections for Children Who are Subjects of Research
 U.S. Department of Education Policy for Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs,
and Testing (34 CFR part 98)
This applies to programs that receive funding from the U.S. Department of Education. It outlines
the rights of parents and students involved in research in an educational setting.
 U.S. Department of Education Family Educational and Rights Privacy Act (FERPA), 34 CFR
part 99
FERPA is the U.S. Department of Education’s policy regarding the protection of students’
education records. It is applicable to research projects that involve access not only to school
educational records, but also to students and school directory information.
Excerpts:
Subpart A of CFR34, part 99.1:
To which educational agencies or institutions do these regulations apply?
Subpart D:
May an Educational Agency or Institution Disclose Personally Identifiable Information from
Education Records?