<p>^Good point about the Fair Credit Reporting Act. In any event, theoretically this tells me that if this law exists, it is because someone thought it was important and that even the hypothetical issue of “well, in the future I may apply for a mortgage” makes the law needed. One could use this Law as an analogy to advocate for a “Fair School Records Act.” That goes beyond what FERPA prescribes today. </p>
<p>So I guess your answer that it could be very difficult to sue a school now (although I still believe it could be possible with solid evidence of negative outcomes due to the unwarranted school records) is valid, but perhaps someone with the help of a good lawyer could push the envelope and help to establish a new precedent.</p>
<p>Any additional perspectives on this?</p>