This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding educational records in Arizona. It introduces new language that clarifies the rights and responsibilities related to the inspection and review of educational records, specifically replacing the term "rights" with "rights" in the context of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Additionally, it allows the superior court to grant injunctive or special action relief for non-compliance with the act, regardless of federal funding status or the exhaustion of administrative remedies. The bill also mandates that educational records provided to juvenile courts must include specific files and comply with privacy regulations while ensuring the court can effectively serve the juvenile before adjudication.

Furthermore, the bill includes new provisions that require schools to identify any entities that have requested or withdrawn a pupil's educational records to the caseworker and to provide any other requested information. It also establishes that public and private schools cannot prevent employees, contractors, or volunteers from communicating with child safety caseworkers investigating allegations of abuse or neglect. These changes aim to enhance the protection of educational records while ensuring that necessary information is accessible for the welfare of juveniles involved in legal proceedings.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-141