ferpa prohibits the release of personally identifiable information without parental consent. however there are a few exceptions. which of the following is not an exception?

The option that is not an exception under FERPA is:

Providing relevant information requested by media outlets.

FERPA does allow disclosure of personally identifiable information without parental consent in several specific situations, such as:

• Working with appropriate officials in a genuine health or safety emergency.

• Complying with lawfully issued subpoenas or judicial orders.

• Providing records to administrators at a student’s new school district when the student transfers.

But simply giving student information to news or media organizations is not one of FERPA’s recognized exceptions, so that choice is the correct answer.