“Alarmingly, 92% of parents believe their child is performing at grade level”
yet only 31% of 8th graders in the U.S. are proficient in reading. This gap reveals how critical it is for parents to have a clear view of their child’s academic progress.
Under IDEA (34 CFR § 300.613), parents of children with disabilities have the right to promptly access educational records to make informed decisions about special education and placement. Similarly, FERPA grants all parents the right to inspect their child’s records within 45 days of a request.
