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Special Education Records Request Builder

Select the records you need. This tool creates an editable request on your device; it does not transmit or store your information.

Choose the right pathway. Requests to inspect your child's education records usually use FERPA. Requests for district-wide public records may use CORA, subject to exemptions. Some records may fall under other laws. This tool does not determine whether a particular record must be disclosed.

1. What are you requesting?My child's education records (FERPA)District-wide public records (Colorado CORA)

2. Choose record categories

3. Add details (optional)Your nameStudent name (only for FERPA)School or districtRelevant date rangeOther specific existing records or clarifications

Editable request

FERPA generally provides a right to inspect and review education records within 45 days of a request; it does not always require providing copies. CORA has different procedures, deadlines, fees, and exemptions. A request does not necessarily require an agency to create a new record. For individual circumstances, consult a qualified advocate or attorney.