Template: Records Request (FERPA)

Use this letter to request educational records for your child under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, Zip]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]
[Date]

[Principal’s Name]
[School Name]
[School Address]

Re: Records Request for [Child’s Full Name], [DOB]

Dear [Principal’s Name],

Pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), I am requesting access to and copies of all educational records for my child, [Child’s Full Name], who is currently enrolled at [School Name].

This request includes, but is not limited to: evaluations, IEPs, 504 Plans, progress reports, discipline records, teacher notes, correspondence, and any other documents maintained by the school or district related to my child.

Please provide these records within the timeframe required by law. I request that the records be provided in [paper/electronic] format. If there is a cost for copies, please notify me in advance.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

[Your Signature]
[Your Printed Name]