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FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
The Family Educational Right Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that governs maintenance of student records. Under the law, parents/guardians of students (or students who are at least 18 years of age) have the right to inspect records kept by the school about the student. They also have the right to correct inaccuracies in the records. Access to the records by persons other than the parents/guardians of the student is limited and generally required prior consent by the parents/guardians and 18-year-old students under FERPA.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE FOR STUDENTS OR STUDENT GROUPS
It is the policy of the Brunswick County Board of Education that students shall have the right to present for solution any problem arising within their status as students and shall be encouraged to exercise this right without fear of recrimination. For this purpose, a grievance procedure is established. Within the procedure, progressive steps are provided for advancing the grievance to another level when it has not been established to assure prompt attention. If the students do not process their grievance within the set time limits, it shall be considered settled. Necessary meetings will be arranged to the convenience of all parties whenever possible. When meetings are held during school hours, no student shall be penalized for time away from the regular school hours. This grievance procedure is in compliance with NC Statutes, Federal non-discrimination laws, and Title IX Regulations.
MARITAL/MATERNAL/PATERNAL STATUS
Marital, maternal or paternal status shall not affect the rights and privileges of students to receive a public education or to take part in any extracurricular activity offered by the school system. Pregnant students shall be permitted to continue in school in all instances unless the student’s physician rules otherwise. If the physician does not advise attendance, the principal is authorized to make special appropriate educational programs.
TITLE IX
The Brunswick County Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in its education programs, activities, or employment policies are required by Title IX and other Federal and State regulations. Inquiries may be directed to:
Brunswick County Schools Superintendent’s Office
Brunswick County Board of Education,
35 Referendum Drive, NE, Bolivia, NC 28422
Telephone (910) 406-5100
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