FLETCHER TOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Fletcher Elementary School

 

Pupil Privacy Rights Policy

 

Warned: December 23. 2005

Adopted: January 18, 2006

Revised: November 15, 2006

 

Policy

 

It is the intent of the Board to comply with the provisions of the federal Pupil Privacy Rights Amendment (PPRA) governing the administration of certain student surveys, analysis or evaluations funded in whole or in part by the U.S Department of Education.

 

Definitions. As used in this policy, the following terns shall mean:

 

"Invasive physical examination" means a medical examination that involves incision, insertion, or injection into the body, but does not include a hearing, vision or scoliosis screening.

 

"Personal Information" means individual identifiable information including a student's or parent's name, address, telephone number, or social security number.

 

"Instructional Material" means instructional content that is provided to a student, regardless of the format. It does not include tests or academic assessments.

 

"Parent" means a natural or adoptive parent, a legal guardian or other person standing in loco parentis (such as a grandparent or stepparent with whom the child lives, or a person who is legally responsible for the welfare of a child).

 

Policy

 

No student shall be required, without parental consent, to take part in a survey, analysis, or evaluation funded by the U.S. Department of Education that reveals information concerning:

 

Parents shall be notified at least annually, at the beginning of the school year or when enrolling students for the first time in district schools, of this policy. The notification shall explain that parents/guardians have the right to "opt out" of the following activities:

• The collection, disclosure and use of personal information gathered from students for purpose of marketing or selling that information. This does not apply to the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information collected from students for the exclusive purpose of developing, evaluating, or providing educational services for, or to students.
• The administration of any survey not funded in whole or part by the U.S. Department of Education that includes the eight subject areas listed in the first paragraph above; or
• The administration of any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is required as a condition of attendance, administered by the school not necessary to protect the immediate health or safety of a student or other students and not otherwise permitted or required by state law.

 

Parents shall be notified, through the U.S. Mail, email, or other direct means, at least annually at the start of each school year of the specific or approximate dates of any activities described in subparagraphs 1-3 above, and shall be provided an opportunity to opt out of participation in those activities.

 

Parents shall have the right to inspect, and instructional material use as part of the educational curriculum.

 

The superintendent or his or her designee shall develop administrative procedures as required to ensure implementation of this policy.

 

Legal Reference: Protection of Pupil Rights, 20 U.S.C. 1232h