CHAPTER 5.00 - STUDENTS

5.20 Directory Information

Students’ parent(s) or legal guardian shall be notified annually in the Code of Student Conduct that the School Board may release “directory information” to the general public.

I. Directory information includes the following data about a student:

A. Name

B. Address;

C. Grade Level;

D. Telephone number, if listed;

E. Participation in officially recognized activities;

F. Weight and height, if an athletic team member;

G. Name of the most recent previous school or program attended;

H. Dates of attendance at schools in the District and degrees and honors received; and

I. Date of birth.

II. Information described in subsections I. A., D., E., F., and G herein may be published routinely by the School Board in conjunction with press releases about school activities, honor roll announcements, athletic events, and other

school-related activities.

III. Directory information shall not be published when the student’s parent(s) or legal guardian submits written notification to the principal within thirty (30) days of distribution of the Code of Student Conduct. Failure to advise the student’s principal shall be deemed a waiver of any right to preclude release of such directory information pursuant to Florida Statutes or federal laws.

Statutory Authority: 1001.41; 1001.42, F.S.

Laws Implemented: 1001.43; 1002.22, F.S.

History:

Adopted: January 14, 1999

Revision Date(s): October 7, 2003; February 10, 2015; June 29, 2023

Formerly: