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School districts frequently receive requests for access to student records from state agencies, federal agencies, parents and members of the public. This OnDemand Webinar will provide school officials, parents, school staff and school lawyers with an overview of the laws relating to access, release, content and storage of student records. The program will define the rules as well as the exceptions and provide pragmatic advice for how to ensure compliance with the law and avoid disputes over violations of student confidentiality or improper handling of student records.
Learning Objectives:
•You will be able to define FERPA and the exceptions.
•You will be able to discuss parental rights to access records.
•You will be able to identify when consent is not required to release student records.
Date: 2011-11-30
Time: -
Definition of Education Record
• Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Definition
• Exceptions to the Definition
• Directory Information
Parental Right to Access Records
• Notification Requirement
• Right to “Inspect and Review”
• Copies/Fees for Copies
• Noncustodial Parents
Release of Student Records
• Parent Consent Generally Required
• Exceptions: Instances Where Consent Is Not Required
Content of Student Records
• Freedom of Information Laws
• Email Content
• Parent Hearing Rights for Disputes About Inaccurate Records
Storage of Student Records
• Documentation of Access
• Systems for Filing
Jessica L. Ritter, Shipman & Goodwin LLP Rebecca Rudnick Santiago, Shipman & Goodwin LLP
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
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This live audio conference is designed for school administrators, registrar personnel, records specialists, administrative assistants, program directors, teachers, counselors, psychologists, social workers, nurses and attorneys.
SKU: 385973EAU
Date: 2011-11-30
Time: -
Price: $99.00 USD
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