It seems like almost every week we hear yet another news story about a school in hot water because of a secret tape recorder or phone that a parent sent in a student's back pack. Is this even legal?  And what if a parent requests to send a recording device with her child in advance?  Do school districts have to agree?  What if the parent wants to record a team meeting?  When is a school district obligated to allow such recordings and what precautions should the team take?

Lisa and Miriam kick off Season Three with a fabulous interview with Peter Zawadski, an attorney at Walter Haverfield who often advises school districts about developments in technology and privacy laws. In this episode, Peter reviews school district obligations when parents ask to record their child's classroom or a team meeting, including considerations under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

Miriam, Lisa, and Peter practice education law at Walter Haverfield in Cleveland, Ohio. We love hearing from you! Drop us a line, let us know what you thought, and tell us which education-related legal topics you'd like to hear about in future episodes!

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https://www.walterhav.com/professionals/Pete-T-Zawadski

https://www.walterhav.com/professionals/Miriam-M-Pearlmutter

https://www.walterhav.com/professionals/Lisa-Woloszynek