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Confidentiality of Student Records and Information

Parents and students are entitled to certain rights regarding student information under federal and state laws (for example, ). If you have a concern regarding the inappropriate release, withholding, or gathering of student information, below you can find information that may be helpful.

• In addition to filing a complaint with Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ, you also have the option of filing your complaint with the U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO). ³§±Ê±Ê°¿â€™sÌýÌýprovides information such as who may file a complaint, reporting deadlines, and requirements for filing a complaint.ÌýIt is critical that you meet SPPO’s reporting deadlines. Complaint forms are available in English and Spanish.

Health Concerns

TheÌýÌýhandles reports of hazardous conditions or health standards in school facilities.

Wage Disputes or Other Local Employment Matters

TheÌýÌýhandles public school employee employment claims, includingÌýwage and salary disputes involving public schools. The is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Criminal Activity

Allegations of criminal conduct do not fall within the jurisdiction of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ»ÆƬ and should be reported to the appropriate law enforcement entities as well as to school officials.

Ethics

Open government laws, which include the and the , are under the Texas Government Code. The Office of the Attorney General'sÌýÌýand hotline provide resources and assistance about open government ethics.

School Board Elections

The Ìýreviews school board member elections.

Interscholastic Activities

The governs competitive sports and programs in schools. The describes UIL requirements and the dispute resolution process.

Education Institutions Other Than Public K-12 Schools

• addresses matters involving post-secondary public institutions, colleges, and universities.
• Verify private school accreditation through the Ìýand .
• The Ìýprovides home schooling information and resources.

Fraud, Waste, or Abuse in Texas

TheÌýState Auditor's Office (SAO)Ìýinvestigates allegations of fraud, waste, or abuse related to funds from the General Appropriations Act. This includes, but is not limited to, expenditures by state agencies, colleges, and universities or use of state grant money.ÌýTo file a report, call the SAO Hotline at 1-800-TX-AUDIT (892-8348), file online at theÌý, or mail a report to:

State Auditor's Office
Attn: Investigations and Audit Support
P.O. Box 12067
Austin, TX 78711-2067