Does the non-custodial parent have the right to be informed of and to attend teacher conferences?
The FERPA does not address conferences for the purpose of discussing student performance. Thus, a school has no obligation under this law to arrange a conference to accommodate the non-custodial parent. However, if records of conferences are maintained, the non-custodial parent has the right to see those records. 5. Must the school notify the non-custodial parent of his/her FERPA rights? No. The school would be considered in compliance with the law if it notifies only the parent who has custody of the child. 6. Must the school provide the non-custodial parent the same general notices it provides the custodial parent? No. General notices, lunch menus, PTA information, announcement of teacher conferences, school pictures, and other similar information, are not “education records” as defined by the FERPA. Therefore, schools are not legally required to provide them. 7. Is the school required to honor a parent’s “standing request” for access or copies? No. The FERPA does not require a schoo
