Protection of Pupil Rights (PPRA)
Notice, Consent and Opt-Out Information
The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), 20 U.S.C. § 1232h, requires L’Anse Creuse Public Schools to notify you and obtain consent or allow you to opt your child out of participating in certain school activities. These activities include a student survey, analysis, or evaluation that concerns one or more of the following eight areas ("protected information surveys"):
- Political affiliations or beliefs of the student or student’s parent;
- Mental or psychological problems of the student or student’s family;
- Sex behavior or attitudes;
- Illegal, anti-social, self-incriminating, or demeaning behavior;
- Critical appraisals of others with whom respondents have close family relationships;
- Legally recognized privileged relationships, such as with lawyers, doctors, or ministers; or
- Income, other than as required by law to determine program eligibility.
L’Anse Creuse Public Schools has not been informed of dates or timelines for surveys, health screenings or other PPRA activities for the school year. When a specific activity is scheduled, you will:
- Receive notice and an opportunity to opt a student out,
- Inspect, upon request and before administration or use,
Parents / eligible students who believe their rights have been violated may file a complaint with:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
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