Which of the following must school counselors notify parents about, according to FERPA?

The correct answer highlights a crucial aspect of student privacy under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA establishes guidelines for the access and sharing of students' educational records, which includes the confidentiality of counseling information. Under FERPA, school counselors are not required to notify parents about confidential counseling sessions without student consent, as this information is considered private and not subject to parental access like academic records.

While parents have rights concerning their children's education, including accessing academic achievement, school policies, and participation in extracurricular activities, confidential counseling records are protected under FERPA. This ensures that students can speak freely during counseling sessions without fear that their private thoughts and feelings will be disclosed to their parents or guardians. Thus, option B correctly represents the legal boundaries set by FERPA regarding the confidentiality of counseling information.