Massachusetts § 34E - Inspection of student records; persons authorized
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 34E — Inspection of student records; persons authorized, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34E. Inspection of student records; persons authorized
Section 34E. Each school committee shall, at the request of a parent or guardian of a student, allow such parent or guardian to inspect academic, scholastic, or any other records concerning such student that are kept or are required to be kept, regardless of the age of such student. Each school committee shall, at the request of a student eighteen years of age or older, allow such student complete access to all school records relative to him or her.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 34E
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 34E cover?
Section 34E ("Inspection of student records; persons authorized") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 34E?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 34E" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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