FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents/students certain rights with respect to these records
FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act - Establishes standards for wage, overtime pay, and determines whether student placements should be paid or unpaid
Title IX: Education Amendments that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities receiving federal funding
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Requires reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities in educational and workplace settings
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Act - Sets and enforces workplace safety and health standards that must be considered in student placements
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Critical for placements in healthcare settings, protecting patient health information
Title VII: Civil Rights Act provision that prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin
Immigration and Nationality Act: Governs immigration requirements for international students participating in placement programs
State Education Laws: State-specific regulations governing educational institutions and student placements within that jurisdiction
Professional Liability Requirements: Regulations regarding insurance coverage and liability protections for students and institutions during placements
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing the creation, use, and protection of intellectual property during student placements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Particular rules and compliance requirements specific to the field of placement (healthcare, education, finance, etc.)
