What school records may a non-custodial parent access?
Both state and federal law give non-custodial parents access to children’s educational records, including ” a copy of the child’s report card, notice of school attendance, names of teachers, class schedules, standardized test scores and any other records customarily available to parents.” (TCA 49-6-902. Non-custodial parents should request copies of these records in writing. If a non-custodial parent is denied access to the records, the parent may complain to the Office of Family Compliance in the U.S. Dept. of Education, which enforces parental rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (this page includes information about where to address complaints).
Both state and federal law give non-custodial parents access to children’s educational records, including ” a copy of the child’s report card, notice of school attendance, names of teachers, class schedules, standardized test scores and any other records customarily available to parents.” (TCA ยง 49-6-902. Non-custodial parents should request copies of these records in writing. If a non-custodial parent is denied access to the records, the parent may complain to the Office of Family Compliance in the U.S. Dept. of Education, which enforces parental rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (this page includes information about where to address complaints).
