TEACHERS and STUDENTSRIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITES

TEACHERS and STUDENTS RIGHTS & RESPONSIBILITES

BY:cHELSEY PERRY

ferpa

TRANSFER RIGHTS:Parents control education records until the student turns 18 or enters college—then the student becomes an “eligible student” and gains those rights

DISCLOUSURE WITHOUT CONSENT:Schools may share records with parents if the student is a tax-dependent

CORE RIGHTS:

• Review education records
• Request corrections
• Control disclosure of personal information

WHO MUST FOLLOW FERPA?

• Public schools and agencies receiving federal funds
• Charter schools (considered public)
• Juvenile justice education programs

WHO IS EXEMPT?

• Most private/parochial schools (unless federally funded)

• Private schools with McKay Scholarships (state-funded only)

Rule 6A-10.081

Florida Administrative Code, Principles of Professional Conduct for the Education Profession in Florida

responsibilites toward students

• Must respect students’ legal rights and avoid intentional violations

• Must not block parental involvement in critical health decisions unless there's a risk of abuse or neglect

• Must not harass or discriminate based on race, religion, sex, age, origin, beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, or family background

• Must not promote discriminatory concepts listed in Florida law
• Must not exploit student relationships for personal gain
• Must keep student information confidential unless legally required or professionally necessary
• Must follow laws regarding restroom and pronoun use in schools

OBLIGATIONS TO THE PUBLIC

• Must clearly separate personal views from institutional positions
• Must not misrepresent facts about educational matters
• Must not use school privileges for personal benefit
• Must not accept or offer gifts that could influence or gain unfair advantage

504 rehabilitation act

ensures that students with disabilities have equal access to education and related services

REEVALUATE

EVALUATE BEFORE PLACEMENT

GATHER INFORMATION

TEAM DECISION

FAIR ASSESSMENT

Schools must evaluate your child before deciding on placement or services, and again before any major change

Assessments must be valid, properly administered, and appropriately selected under Section 504 rules

Schools must consider multiple sources—tests, teacher input, health records, and parent observations

Students must be reevaluated periodically (usually every 3 years), and parents must be notified before any action

A 504 committee must make placement decisions, aiming to include disabled students with their peers

Why do you think students should have the right to see their own school records?

Why is it important for teachers to treat all students fairly and with respect?

Why is it important for schools to give extra help to students with disabilities?

rule 6a-10.081

ferpa

504 act

QUESTIONS FOR YOU

THANK YOU

AND THAT'S A WRAP . . . .