Instructions
This letter should be used to ask the school to add, change or remove false/inaccurate records that appear in, or add new materials to, your child’s school file as allowed under the Family Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA). Be sure to keep a copy for your records.
Sample Letter
[Date]
From:
[Your Name]
[Your Email]
[Your Telephone Number]
To:
[Name of the Director of Special Education]
[Email for the Director of Special Education]
[Name of Your Childs School District]
To:
[Name of School Principal]
[School Name]
[School Address]
[Principals Email]
Re:
[Name of Child]
[Date of Birth]
Dear [Administrator Name],
I am the parent of the above-named student. There is a statement in his/her (give name of file or record) I believe is (“misleading,” “inaccurate,” and/or “in violation of my child’s rights”), because (give your reasons, include documentation if available):
I request that you (change/remove or add to) this student’s records so that they will no longer be (“misleading,” “inaccurate,” and/or “in violation of my child’s rights”).
This request is being made as provided by the Family Rights and Educational Privacy Act (FERPA).
I look forward to hearing from you within 5 school days.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]