Answering the following multiple-choice question:
If research in a private school is directly funded by the Department of Education, then:
- PPRA applies.
- PPRA does not apply.
- PPRA only applies if the research is more than minimal risk.
- PPRA only applies if the research is no more than minimal risk.
The correct answer is PPRA applies.
If a private school receives direct funding from the U.S. Department of Education for research, then the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) would apply to that research. This means that the school must adhere to the PPRA’s requirements, including obtaining parental consent before students participate in certain types of surveys or research activities that involve protected information.
Even though private schools are typically exempt from some federal regulations, any program or research directly funded by the Department of Education would be subject to PPRA regulations.