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4205 -RIGHT TO CHALLENGE CONTENTS OF RECORDS
The parent/guardian or emancipated student shall have the right to challenge, in writing, the content of a document contained in the student' s record on the grounds that the information is inaccurate, inappropriate, or otherwise violates the student's rights. Challenges shall be processed as follows:
4205.1 Any written objection shall be signed by the parent/guardian or emancipated student and dated. This shall become a part of the student's official record.
4205.2 The principal shall examine all written challenges to student record items and decide whether the challenged document should be removed, altered, or remain as is. The principal then shall respond in writing to the person challenging the item, stating the decision and the reasons therefor.
4205.3 If the request for removal or alteration of the challenged document is denied by the principal, the applicant may follow the Student Grievance Procedure in appealing the denial of the request. The principal shall inform the challenger, in writing, of his right to appeal the challenge through the Student Grievance Procedure and his right to place a statement in the student's record commenting on the contested information and/or stating his disagreement with the decision not to remove or amend the challenged item.
4205.4 If such a statement is submitted, it shall be maintained with the challenged item in the student's record and released with the challenged item whenever it is released.
Legal Reference: G.S.115C-402
Adopted Effective: July 2, 1992
Revised Effective: July 1, 1999
