Parent Calls Out Seattle High School for ‘Blatant Violation of Students’ Right to Privacy'
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Seattle Public Schools has amended certain student information policies after a parent complained to administrators that an identity worksheet handed out by an outspoken teacher may have violated federal and state laws, Chalkboard has learned. The district confirmed to Chalkboard News this week that it no longer asks students to provide protected information for a “social identity wheel” that could be linked to them without parental notification and an opt-out opportunity after a parent invoked federal laws limiting what schools can ask students. Chalkboard News obtained copies of a parent email sent to administrators through a public records request. The parent alleged that a world history ethnic studies class at Chief Sealth International High School required students to submit information violating federal law.
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