School student records are confidential, and information from them shall not be released other than as provided by law. State and federal law grant students and parents certain rights, including the right to inspect, copy, and challenge school records. The information contained in school student records shall be kept current, accurate, clear and relevant. All information maintained concerning a student receiving special education services shall be directly related to the provision of services to that child. The District may release directory information as permitted by law, but parents shall have the right to object to the release of information regarding their child.
The Superintendent shall implement this policy and State and federal law with administrative procedures. The Superintendent or a designee shall inform staff members of this policy, and shall inform students and their parents of it, as well as their rights regarding student school records.
Legal Reference:
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 C.F.R.99
I.C. § 33-209 Transfer of Student Records -- Duties
I.C. § 32-717A Parents’ Access to Records and Information
Policy History:
Adopted on: April 8, 2003
Revised on: