April 26, 20233 yr Pennsylvania here i submitted a FERPA request. They’ve contacted me to set up a time to access and view the records I requested. I understand I can request copies for a fee. but what I can’t find anywhere is can I take photos of the documents with my phone, rather than pay for copies? does the law specify this anywhere? If so, I’d love to know where.
April 27, 20233 yr Moderators Not a lawyer, but I suspect the reason they sometimes want to charge a fee is to cover the cost of paper and ink. Ask the school if you can just take pics on your phone.
April 30, 20233 yr Most districts will allow a parent to scan or take photos of the documents you look at via a FERPA request. I'd give them the courtesy of asking if it's OK to take photos. Might be good to ask via email so you have a papertrail of the fact that you asked & are allowed. The cost of copies adds up when your child has a thick file.
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