# 34 C.F.R. § 99.4 (2026): What are the rights of parents?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 34 C.F.R. § 99.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** What are the rights of parents?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 34 CFR: Education / Part 99: FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY / Subpart A: General / § 99.4: § 99.4   What are the rights of parents?

## Text

An educational agency or institution shall give full rights under the Act to either parent, unless the agency or institution has been provided with evidence that there is a court order, State statute, or legally binding document relating to such matters as divorce, separation, or custody that specifically revokes these rights.
(Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1232g)

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