If research in a private school is directly funded by the department of education, then: ppra only applies if the research is more than minimal risk. ppra applies. ppra only applies if the research is no more than minimal risk. ppra does not apply.

If research in a private school is directly funded by the department of education, then PPRA applies.  The PPRA or as called as protection of pupil rights amendment is a federal law that affords certain rights to parents of minor students with concern to survey that ask questions of a personal nature. The law obliges that schools get written agreement from parents beforehand student are essential to partake in any department of education sponsored survey, exploration or assessment that reveals information.