What are the requirements a private Choice school must follow regarding transfer of Choice pupil records to the parent or guardian or to another private or public school?
There is no state law requiring a private school to send pupil records (for any pupil, whether in the Choice program or not) to another public or private school where the pupil may be transferring. There is also no state law requiring a private Choice school to release pupil records to the pupil or the pupil’s parent or guardian. If a private school is receiving federal financial assistance, which means federal dollars under the federal pupil records law, the student’s parent or guardian (or the student if at least 18 years of age) has the right to inspect and review the student’s educational records. On the other hand, under state law all public schools, including MPS, are required to send pupil records to another school district or school (including private Choice schools) within 5 working days of receiving written notice from the pupil or the parent or guardian that the pupil intends to enroll in the other school. The pupil’s parent or guardian should check with the private Choice s
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