Student Privacy, Military Recruiters and the
No Child Left Behind Act
In an age when personal information is so easily accessible, students and their families should be aware of circumstances in which personal information may be widely shared.
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2002 requires schools to turn over the directory information of students to the military unless that student or their parents have requested that this information be kept private.
In August of 2004, the ACLU of Michigan sent letters to all Michigan school superintendents informing them of their obligation to protect student privacy. That letter, frequently asked questions about No Child Left Behind and a print-and-mail "opt out" form are available at the links below.
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