Under federal law and Monroe School Board Policy 3231, Monroe School District is prohibited from releasing identifiable student records (except student directory information) without parent/guardian permission. Student records include, but are not limited to:

• Grades
• Achievement test scores
• Attendance records
• Disciplinary records

You should know the following regarding student records:

• You have the right to inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days after the day the school receives a request for access. Parents or eligible students who wish to inspect their child’s or their education records should submit to the principal a written request that identifies the records they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrange for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected.
   
• You have the right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the parent or eligible student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA. See Policy 3231P (Student Records – Procedure) for the procedures. 
   
• Student records may be disclosed without consent to school officials with legitimate educational interests.

If you have questions or concerns about the student records policy or wish to review or amend student records, please contact your school principal.

If you believe the school district has failed to protect your student’s privacy rights, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education. Contact:

Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-590