Maryland § 4-313

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 4-313, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4-313.

    (a)    Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a custodian shall deny inspection of a school district record about the home address, telephone number, personal e–mail address, biography, family, physiology, religion, academic achievement, or physical or mental ability of a student.

    (b)    A custodian shall allow inspection by:

        (1)    the person in interest; or

        (2)    an elected or appointed official who supervises the student.

    (c)    (1)    A custodian may allow inspection of the home address, telephone number, or personal e–mail address of a student of a public school by:

            (i)    an organization of parents, teachers, students, or former students, or any combination of those groups, of the school;

            (ii)    an organization or a force of the military;

            (iii)    a person engaged by a school or board of education to confirm a home address or home telephone number;

            (iv)    a representative of a community college in the State; or

            (v)    the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

        (2)    The Maryland Higher Education Commission or a person, an organization, or a community college that obtains information under this subsection may not:

            (i)    use this information for a commercial purpose; or

            (ii)    disclose this information to another person, organization, or community college.

        (3)    When a custodian allows inspection under this subsection, the custodian shall notify the Maryland Higher Education Commission, person, organization, or community college of the prohibitions under paragraph (2) of this subsection regarding use and disclosure of this information.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 4-313

What does Maryland Code § 4-313 cover?

Section 4-313 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Maryland § 4-313?

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