The disease is transferred from person to person by bacteria-contaminated droplets formed during a coughing spell; however, the disease may be prevented by vaccinations. Symptoms of whooping cough vary. Early in the infection, the symptoms resemble those of a cold; mild fever, nasal congestion, sneezing, nasal discharge, and a dry cough. However, in contrast to a cold, the symptoms persist and worsen over about one to two weeks.
FERPA was enacted in 1974. As currently constituted, the law is widely regarded as insufficient for addressing the privacy challenges of the digital age.
Legislative History of Major FERPA Provisions. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), Â§ 513 of P.L. 93-380 (The Education Amendments of 1974), was signed into law by President Ford on August 21, 1974, with an effective date of November 19, 1974, 90 days after enactment.