Student Record Access Quick Guide
Student Record Access Quick Guide
Unprotected Information
Directory information is public information and may be released – usually for yearbooks, athletics programs, and other school recognitions.
- Name
- Birth date
- Grade
- School
- Dates of enrollment
- Awards
- Extra-curricular information
Protected Information
For all other student record content, access is limited to the following:
- Parents or legal guardians presenting proper identification
- Students age 18 or over and presenting proper identification
- SPPS authorized personnel, such as the principal, teachers, counselors, nurses
- Schools where the student seeks to enroll
- Researchers conducting studies on behalf of SPPS (with approval from REA)
- Individuals with a critical need to protect the health and safety of students
- Federal or state officials for purposes of auditing and compliance with laws
- Other third parties with written permission of adult students, parents, or legal guardians
Military Exception
Information that may be released to military recruiters:
- Addresses and telephone numbers of students in Grades 11 and 12
- Parent/legal guardian may submit a written request to not release this information
See Data Collection and Limitations for related content.
See 34 CFR 99.1-99.39 for full Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).