FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents/eligible students certain rights regarding these records
Higher Education Act: Federal law that governs the administration of federal student aid programs and sets standards for higher education institutions
Title VI Civil Rights Act: Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance
Title IX: Education Amendments that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Ensures equal opportunities and accessibility for individuals with disabilities in educational settings
Uniform Partnership Act: Provides legal framework for business partnerships, defining rights, duties, and obligations of partners
Copyright Act: Protects original works of authorship, including academic work, research, and creative content produced in educational partnerships
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission regulations protecting consumers from unfair or deceptive practices in education and business partnerships
SEVIS Regulations: Student and Exchange Visitor Information System rules governing international student participation in U.S. educational programs
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing standards for wages, overtime pay, and working conditions, relevant if work components are included in partnership
