Request to Opt Out of Disclosing Directory Information (Eligible Students)

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Although federal law generally prohibits schools from sharing student records, the law permits schools to disclose certain basic information (such as student name, address, phone number, date and place of birth) without consent unless a parent (or student age 18 or older) “opts out” of sharing this “directory information.”

If a school does not provide a specific opt-out form, “eligible students,” which are students who are 18 years or older or are attending a postsecondary institution, can use this tool to opt out of the disclosure of directory information. Requests must be submitted by the deadline identified by the school. Access the tool by clicking on the yellow ‘Download PDF’ button below.

See also our related fact sheet and parent tool.

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