The model policy and rules presented here were based on the final rules concerning education records appearing in the "Federal Register" and are designed to help those developing and implementing local policy and rules. The model policy is a short statement of direction concerning student records. The rules, covering 21 different areas,…

Districts should develop a procedure for the handling of their relations with law enforcement officials that balances students' and parents' rights with the responsibilities of law enforcement officials. This balance can be maintained only through a good working relationship between the school and law enforcement personnel in which each recognizes…

The issue of search and seizure in the public schools is clouded by conflicting legal decisions. School policies and rules on the issue should be made only after considerable deliberation and community input. Because of the lack of clarity, this model of search and seizure policy and rules is intended only as a basis for consideration of the…