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Thursday, 07 June 2007 |
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Yes, unless your parents told the school to keep the information private. Federal law requires as a condition of getting federal education funds that school districts give students’ names, addresses, and phone numbers to the United States armed forces for recruitment purposes. [1] The law also requires, however, that schools give students and parents the opportunity to insist on “prior written parental consent” before disclosing student information. This means your parent or guardian has the right to tell the school not to give out your information to the military. [2] Schools are must inform parents and students of that opportunity to “opt out” of the name and address files given to recruiters. Take a look in the Links - Military Service and Registration Information section for opt out forms. [1] No Child Left Behind Act, 20 U.S.C. § 7908(a)(1); also 10 U.S.C. § 503(c)(1)(A)(i). [2] 10 U.S.C. § 503(c)(1)(B). |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 16 July 2007 )
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