Section 375.80  Directory Information

a)         Information that may be designated as directory information shall be limited to:

1)         Identifying information:  name, address, gender, grade level, birth date and place, and parents' names and addresses;

2)         Academic awards, degrees, and honors;

3)         Information in relation to school-sponsored activities, organizations, and athletics;

4)         Major field of study; and,

5)         Period of attendance in the school.

b)         "Directory Information" may be released to the general public, unless a parent requests that any or all such information not be released on his/her child.  Prior to the release of directory information, school districts must notify affected parents in writing.  The notification must include the following:  date of notification, parents' names, name of student, directory information to be released, and the scheduled date of release.  The district may provide this notification in the manner specified in Section 375.30 (c) and (d) of this Part.

(Source:  Amended at 10 Ill. Reg. 12602, effective July 9, 1986)