PPRA
34 CFR PART 98—PROTECTION OF PUPIL RIGHTS AMENDMENT
The regulations at 34 CFR Part 98 implementing section 445 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA)(20 U.S.C. 1232h), commonly referred to as the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA).
| PPRA Requirement | Company Policy Provision |
|---|---|
| Right to Inspect Surveys and Instructional Materials | |
| Parents have the right to inspect any survey created by a third party before it is administered and to inspect any instructional material used as part of the curriculum. 1 | See Security Statement, Section 6, "Viewing of RECORDS"; Privacy Policy, Access to Individual Data |
| Consent and Opt-Out for Surveys on Protected Topics | |
| Schools must obtain prior written parental consent before students are required to participate in surveys concerning protected areas (e.g., political beliefs, mental health, sex behavior, religious practices, income). Parents must be given the opportunity to opt their child out of other such surveys. 2 | See Terms Of Use, School Addendum, Section 1; Security Statement, Section 3.2 |
| Use of Information for Marketing or Selling | |
| Prohibits the collection, disclosure, or use of personal information gathered from students for the purpose of marketing or selling that information. 1 | SeeTerms Of Use, School Addendum, Section 3; Security Statement, Section 2; Privacy Policy, How We Share Your Information |
| Administration of Physical Examinations | |
| Parents have the right to opt-out of any non-emergency, invasive physical examination or screening that is not necessary to protect immediate health and safety. 2 | Not Applicable. The services provided by Studio Source Yearbooks do not involve physical examinations. |
| Parental Notification and Local Policy Development | |
| Schools must develop policies regarding these rights in consultation with parents and provide parents with notice of these policies and specific activities. 1 | See Security Statement, Section 3.2 |
