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Parent Rights & Responsibilities
The following statements summarize the rights and responsibilities of parents/guardians. They support a
cooperative relationship between home and school. In exercising their rights, parents must support the
educational process and not interfere with the rights, safety, or learning of others, consistent with the Code
of Virginia (搂22.1-279.3, 搂22.1-4.3) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Education
Right
Parents have the right to ensure their child receives a public education free from unlawful discrimination
and in accordance with state and federal law.
Responsibility
Parents have the responsibility to support their child鈥檚 regular attendance, readiness to learn, and
compliance with school rules and expectations.
Learning Environment
Right
Parents have the right to expect a safe, orderly, and academically appropriate environment for their child.
Responsibility
Parents have the responsibility to reinforce appropriate behavior and to work with school personnel to
address behaviors that disrupt the learning environment.
Communication and Expression
Right
Parents have the right to express concerns, opinions, and ideas regarding their child鈥檚 education in a
respectful and lawful manner.
Responsibility
Parents have the responsibility to communicate with school staff in a respectful, non-disruptive manner and
to follow established procedures for resolving concerns.
Access to Information (FERPA & VFOIA)
Right
Parents have the right to inspect and review their child's education records, request the amendment of
records they believe are inaccurate or misleading, and provide consent before personally identifiable
information is disclosed, except as permitted by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Parents also have the right to request access to certain public records maintained by the school division in
accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA), subject to applicable exemptions and
confidentiality protections.
Responsibility
Parents have the responsibility to provide accurate and current information to the school, safeguard the
privacy and confidentiality of education records and information concerning other students, and
understand that access to records is governed by FERPA, VFOIA, and other applicable federal and state laws
protecting student privacy.
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