School & Education

Explains students' privacy rights and how to access their school records.

Steps to file a privacy violation complaint against a school district with the US Department of Education.

Explains when schools can conduct searches, and the type of searches they can conduct. Also discusses technology privacy and protections.

Information about the search of students and their property

Learn about how long public schools must keep permanent and temporary records.

Explains privacy protections for undocumented students' school records under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

Explains that schools cannot require your social security number to enroll in public school.

Learn about the notice schools are required to give students about their privacy rights.

Schools need permission from the student or the parent of the student to share certain information.