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FERPA
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
What it actually means for your child.
Legal Definition
FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. It gives parents the right to access their child's records, request corrections, and control the disclosure of personally identifiable information. Once a student turns 18, these rights transfer to the student.
Why You Must Care
You have the legal right to see EVERYTHING in your child's school file. Use it. Request records before every IEP meeting.
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