FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records
Title IX: Education Amendments of 1972 that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Requires educational institutions to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities
Section 504: Part of the Rehabilitation Act that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in programs that receive federal funding
State Education Codes: State-specific laws governing educational institutions, including licensing requirements, operational standards, and student protections
Truth in Lending Act: Federal law requiring disclosure of credit terms and costs when payment plans are offered for tuition
Fair Credit Reporting Act: Federal law regulating the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer credit information
State Tuition Refund Laws: State-specific regulations governing refund policies and procedures for educational institutions
IRS Education Provisions: Internal Revenue Code sections relating to the tax treatment of educational expenses and tuition payments
Consumer Contract Requirements: State and federal requirements for consumer contracts including disclosure requirements, cooling-off periods, and cancellation rights
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Federal law that limits the behavior and actions of debt collectors who are attempting to collect debts on behalf of educational institutions
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific laws designed to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices in educational services
