What if a school says a student can’t “opt out”, or is otherwise unresponsive to an “opt-out” request?
A. Under federal law, schools are required to honor a request to prevent disclosure of student information without prior consent. If a school refuses to honor a family’s request, the family should contact the school and file a complaint. Legal action can be pursued, but usually only as a last resort.
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- Can a PEG-listed school deny a student the right to request a transfer to another district’s school?
