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Information from the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network
Student Records
Information on students' rights regarding records maintained by the school attended
By: Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc.
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Information from the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Education Law Center
(Separate Website)
The Education Law Center is a non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization, dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania's children have access to a quality public education.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
When Are You Entitled to See and Correct Your Child?s School Records? [PDF]
(Separate Website)
Information on the rights of a student and parent regarding the student's education records.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Your Right to Information Under the "No Child Left Behind" Act
(Separate Website)
Information on your right to information under the "No Child Left Behind" Act if your school or district receives federal "Title I" funds.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
The Right to Special Education In Pennsylvania: A Guide for Parents (2009 Edition) [PDF]
(Separate Website)
This Guide describes the legal rules that govern the special education and early intervention programs in Pennsylvania for children from age three until schooling ends.
By: Education Law Center - Pennsylvania
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
(Separate Website)
Information on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records.
By: U.S. Department of Education
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