Springboro Schools is committed to protecting the privacy of student education records in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA is a federal law that grants parents and eligible students (age 18 or older) certain rights regarding access to and control over their educational records.
Annual Notification of Rights
Under FERPA, parents and eligible students have the right to:
Inspect and Review Education Records – Parents or eligible students may request access to review their records. Requests will be fulfilled within 45 days of the request.
Request an Amendment – If a parent or eligible student believes the record is inaccurate or misleading, they may request a change.
Consent to Disclosures – Personally identifiable information from education records cannot be disclosed without written consent, except in cases permitted by law (e.g., school officials with legitimate educational interests).
File a Complaint – If the district fails to comply with FERPA, parents and eligible students may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education.
Access to Records
Both parents have the right to review their child's records unless restricted by a court order. Schools must remove any information about other students before granting access. If a student is considered a dependent for tax purposes, parents may access their records even after the student turns 18.
How to Request Access or Amendments
Parents or eligible students can submit a written request to review or amend education records.
Policy, Access, & Documentation
Any parent or student who believes that the School District has failed to comply with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") or the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment ("PPRA"), may file a complaint directly with the Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202-8520.
For more details on FERPA policies and to access Springboro Schools’ official FERPA documentation, click here.