Which act allows parents and students over 18 to opt out of sharing information with recruiters?

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is the legislation that gives parents the right to access their child's educational records and allows parents and students over the age of 18 to opt out of sharing personal information with military recruiters. Under FERPA, educational institutions are required to notify parents and eligible students of their rights regarding the confidentiality of their educational records and the right to control the disclosure of personally identifiable information. This means that if parents or students choose to exercise this option, schools cannot provide information to military recruiters without their consent.

In contrast, the other acts listed do not address the rights of parents and students concerning military recruitment information sharing. The National Defense Authorization Act primarily pertains to defense budgets and military spending. The Children's Internet Protection Act focuses on internet safety for children in schools and libraries. The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment aims to protect students' rights regarding surveys and educational research but does not specifically address opting out of information sharing with military recruiters. Therefore, FERPA is correctly identified as the law that allows the opt-out option for parents and students.