A. In accordance with the rights secured under section 1-602, subsection A, paragraph 2, a parent shall have access to all written and electronic records of a school district or charter school or a school district or charter school employee concerning the parent’s child and to all electronic accounts of the parent’s child, including all of the following:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 15-143

  • Charter school: means a public school established by contract with the state board of education, the state board for charter schools, a university under the jurisdiction of the Arizona board of regents, a community college district or a group of community college districts pursuant to article 8 of this chapter to provide learning that will improve pupil achievement. See Arizona Laws 15-101
  • including: means not limited to and is not a term of exclusion. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Parent: means the natural or adoptive parent of a child or a person who has custody of a child. See Arizona Laws 15-101
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • School district: means a political subdivision of this state with geographic boundaries organized for the purpose of the administration, support and maintenance of the public schools or an accommodation school. See Arizona Laws 15-101

1. Attendance records.

2. Test scores of school-administered tests and statewide assessments.

3. Grades.

4. Extracurricular activities or club participation.

5. Disciplinary records.

6. Counseling records.

7. Psychological records.

8. Applications for admission.

9. Health and immunization information, including any medical records that are maintained by a health clinic or medical facility operated or controlled by the school district or charter school or that are located on school district or charter school property.

10. Teacher and counselor evaluations.

11. Reports of behavioral patterns.

12. Email accounts.

13. Online or virtual accounts or data.

B. A parent may file suit against a school district or charter school that violates subsection A of this section in the superior court in the county in which the violation occurs. This section does not preclude a parent from filing a suit asserting a violation of this section or any other claim otherwise allowed by law.

C. A parent who successfully asserts a claim under subsection A of this section may recover:

1. Declaratory relief.

2. Injunctive relief to prevent or remedy a violation of subsection A of this section or the effects of the violation.

3. Reasonable attorney fees and costs.

4. Any other appropriate relief.

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