Under FERPA, what is a required action before disclosing a student's directory information?

Under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), educational institutions must provide notice to parents and eligible students regarding the types of information that are considered directory information. This notice must outline what directory information is, how it can be used, and the right of parents and eligible students to opt out of having this information disclosed.

This requirement is crucial because it ensures that parents and eligible students are aware of their rights concerning their personal information and can make informed decisions. By providing such a notice, schools facilitate transparency and allow individuals to protect their privacy as they see fit.

The other options, while they may involve issues of student information management, do not fulfill the specific requirement set forth by FERPA regarding the disclosure of directory information. Therefore, providing notice to parents and eligible students is the most accurate action required before any disclosure of directory information can occur.