Parent Bill of Rights

For data privacy and security:

(1) A student's personally identifiable information cannot be sold or
released for any commercial purposes;
(2) Parents have the right to inspect and review the complete contents
of their child's education record;
(3) State and federal laws protect the confidentiality of personally
identifiable information, and safeguards associated with industry
standards and best practices, including but not limited to, encryption,
firewalls, and password protection, must be in place when data is stored
or transferred;
(4) A complete list of all student data elements collected by the
State is available for public review at (insert website address here) or
by writing to (insert mailing address here); and
(5) Parents have the right to have complaints about possible breaches
of student data addressed. Complaints should be directed to (Contact#718-949-5439, email occupationaltherapy4kidz@gmail.com or mailing address OT For Kidz, 219-02 Linden Blvd, Queens, NY 11411).

 

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

There are five basic rights granted to parents or eligible students:

• the right to inspect and review the student’s education records maintained by the school(s) the child attends or has attended.

• the right to challenge and request that the school amend any portion of the student’s education records that is inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights.

• the right to require the school to obtain written consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information, except in those instances specifically allowed for by law.

• the right to be informed by the school of the rights accorded parents under FERPA.

• the right to file a complaint with the Family Policy Compliance Office of the United States Department of Education alleging a denial of rights.