Ferpa Record Amendment Rights

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Under FERPA, you can add a statement to your educational records if the school does not amend them after your request. This statement will be included whenever the contested part of the record is disclosed. The relevant regulation is 34 CFR § 99.21, which outlines your rights regarding record amendment and statement addition. To add a statement, write a formal statement specifying inaccuracies and objections, submit it to the school’s registrar or records office, and request written confirmation of its inclusion.

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Is a hearing required under FERPA to contest inaccuracies in educational records? Is a hearing required under FERPA to include a statement and evidence contesting inaccuracies in an educational record? I requested the school to rectify inaccuracies, and while they confirmed third-party sites agreed to remove the information in February *, it is still visible online. Despite repeated follow-ups for verification (last request on April *, *), there has been no update. The misinformation continues to cause me psychological and emotional distress.
Hey Jo! Under FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), you have the right to a hearing to contest inaccuracies in your educational records. If the school does not amend the records, you can add a statement to the record specifying your disagreement with the information.
Have you considered contacting the school district's office for further assistance?
but i dont want a hearing i just want to make a statement in my records
Under FERPA, you have the right to add a statement to your educational records if the school refuses to amend them. This statement will be maintained with the contested record and disclosed whenever the contested part of the record is disclosed.
Would you like guidance on how to submit this statement to your school?
so i dont need to request a hearing to dos o
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You are correct, Jo. Under FERPA, if the school does not amend the records after your request, you have the right to add a statement to your records without needing a hearing. This statement will be included whenever the contested part of the record is disclosed.
Would you like guidance on how to submit this statement to your school?
can you tell me what regulation that states that
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Under FERPA, the relevant regulation can be found in * CFR § *.*. This section outlines your rights regarding the amendment of records and the addition of a statement if the school does not amend the records as requested.
Do you need further assistance on how to proceed?
can you show which part specifically states that
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Sure, Jo! Here is the specific part of the regulation that states your right to add a statement to your educational records:
* CFR § *.*:
- (b)(*) If the school decides not to amend the record, it must inform the parent or eligible student of their right to place a statement in the record commenting on the contested information or stating why they disagree with the decision.
Would you like any further assistance with this?
yes, how exactly do i request for this statement to be put with my records
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To add a statement to your educational records under FERPA, follow these steps:
*. Write a formal statement specifying the inaccuracies and your objections.
*. Submit this statement to the school’s registrar or records office.
*. Request written confirmation that your statement has been added to your records.
Would you like further help with drafting your statement?
yes
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Sure, Jo! Here are some tips for drafting your statement:
*. Be Clear and Concise: Clearly state the inaccuracies and your objections.
*. Provide Evidence: Include any evidence supporting your claims.
*. Stay Professional: Maintain a respectful tone.
Would you like help with any specific part of the statement?