If a requested education record includes information about other children:

When an education record contains information about other children, it is required to remove that information before disclosing the record. This practice is grounded in privacy regulations, such as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which protects the confidentiality of student education records. Personal identifiers or information that could be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity, especially concerning non-requesting students, must be redacted to uphold their privacy rights.

This approach ensures that the rights of all students are respected and that the records remain compliant with legal privacy standards, thereby preventing potential breaches of confidentiality. By focusing on removing extraneous information, the institution can responsibly manage and share records while safeguarding the interests of all students involved.