What Does the Parents' Right To Know Act Entail?

The “Parents' Right to Know” Act requires schools to provide parents (references to “parents” include guardians) of enrolled students with information regarding the curricula. Parents of students enrolled in a teacher’s class may make requests for detailed summaries of the following information by submitting a Curriculum Review Request form or making the request directly to the teacher.

Instructional materials adopted by the local board
Supplementary instructional materials used in the classroom that were not adopted by the local board
Books available in the classroom for students to read

Requesting a Review of Instructional Materials

Parents/guardians of a student enrolled in a teacher's class may request a review of any instructional materials used in the classroom. Suppose the teacher and school principal cannot receive the information listed above. In that case, this CURRICULUM REVIEW REQUEST FORM should be completed and sent to the Cullman County Schools Curriculum & Instruction department. When submitted successfully, the information in the request form will be sent to a school administrator who will make the request known to the teacher, if necessary.

Note: Given the teacher's workload and the information requested, a response will be provided in a reasonable amount of time. The response may come via email, phone, or other electronic means.

ANY REVIEW OF REQUESTED MATERIALS MUST BE DONE IN PERSON, BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.

Review of materials will be conducted at:
Cullman County Board of Education
402 Arnold Street NE
Cullman, AL 35055

Materials/resources will not be sent or delivered via mail, electronically, or otherwise. Copies will not be made to respect copyright laws.

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