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LAWS

Privacy and Right to Access Student Records
All parents or guardians of students under 18 years of age, and all students 18 years of
age or over have the right, pursuant to the Family Education Right and Privacy Act of
1974 to examine the official records, files, and data of the school district directly relating
to the student. They also have the right to challenge any of the contents of said records
to insure their accuracy and fairness. Procedures for such examination and challenge,
including hearings on a challenge, shall be established by the Board of Education and
will be made available upon request.

No records, files, or data directly relating to an individual student shall be made available
to anyone without the consent and notification of the student, or of the parents or
guardians of a student under 18, except (1) the teachers and officials of this school
district who have a legitimate educational interest in such information; or unless (2) there
has been a federal request for submission of student records in connection with the
student’s application for financial aid. The student or parents will be notified if officials of
a school to which a student intends to enroll desire access to student records, parental
or student consent is needed. Names, addresses, and directory information items may
be shared with appropriate agencies and organizations unless a specific request to
withhold this information is requested in writing by parents. Please contact the office if
further information is desired.

Statement of Non-Discrimination
In compliance with Section 504, U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the following statement
is publicly noted: “The Outlook Public School Academy is in compliance with all State
and Federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap.”

Freedom to Publish
Students are entitled to express, in writing, their personal opinions. The distribution of
such material may not interfere with or disrupt the educational process. The authors
must sign such written expressions. Students who edit, publish or distribute handwritten,
printed or duplicated matter among their fellow students within the schools must assume
responsibility for the content of such publication. Libel, obscenity, and personal attacks
are prohibited in all publications. Unauthorized commercial solicitation shall not be
allowed on school property at any time. An exception to this rule will be the sale of non-
school sponsored student newspapers published by students of the school district at a
time and in places as designated by school authorities.

Freedom of Speech and Assembly
Students are entitled to verbally express their personal opinions. Such verbal opinions
shall not interfere with the freedom of others to express themselves. The uses of
obscenities or personal attacks are prohibited. All students meetings in school buildings
or on school grounds may function only as a part of the formal educational process or as
authorized by the Coordinator of Education Programming. Students have the freedom to
assemble peacefully. There is an appropriate time and place for the expression of
opinions and beliefs. Conducting demonstrations that interfere with the operation of the
school or classroom is inappropriate and prohibited.

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