How Do I Request My Child's Educational Records?
Quick Answer
Under FERPA, you have the right to a complete copy of all educational records. Send a written request to the school specifying what records you need. The school must comply within 45 calendar days.
Educational Records Request Letter
Subject: Request for Educational Records — [Child's Name]
Dear [Case Manager/Special Education Coordinator],
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and IDEA, I am requesting a complete copy of all educational records for my child, [Child's Name], who attends [School Name] in the [School District].
Specifically, I am requesting:
1. All IEP documents (current and previous)
2. Evaluation reports and assessments
3. Progress reports and monitoring data
4. Discipline records
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When to Use This Letter
- •You want to review your child's complete file before an IEP meeting
- •You are preparing for mediation, due process, or a state complaint
- •You are transferring to a new school and want copies of everything
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