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Q. Can I change something in my child’s file?
A. Yes. Parents have the right to ask Head Start/EHS to amend information in the child record that the parent believes is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the child’s privacy. The program must consider the parent’s request and, if the request is denied, render a written decision to the parent within a reasonable time that informs the parent of the right to a hearing.
Q. Can I have a copy of my child’s file?
A. Head Start must provide parent, free of charge, an initial copy of child records disclosed to third parties with parental consent and, upon parent request, an initial copy of child records disclosed to third parties [without consent], unless the disclosure was for a court that ordered neither the subpoena, its contents, nor the information furnished in response be disclosed.
Q. Can I see my child’s files?
A. Yes. Parent’s have the right to inspect their child’s record. Records must be made available to parent within 45 days of request.