Students’ parent(s), as defined by Florida Statutes, shall be notified annually in the Student and Family Handbook that the School Board may release “directory information” to the general public.

I. Directory information includes the following data about a student:

A. Name;

B. Address;

C. Participation in officially recognized activities and sports;

D. Weight and height, if an athletic team member;

E. Name of the most recent previous school or program attended;

F. Dates of attendance at schools in the District;

G. Grade level;

H. Diplomas and certifications received.

II. Information described in subsections I. A., C., D., E., F., G., and H., herein may be published routinely by the School Board in conjunction with news releases about school activities, honor roll announcements, athletic events, and other school-related activities.

III. Directory information, whether for individuals or for groups of students, requested by individuals or agencies may be released according to procedures contained in the Student Records Section of the Registrar Manual Student Records.

IV. Directory information shall not be published when the student’s parent(s) withholds permission on the district registration form or submits written notification to the school registrar within thirty (30) days of the first day of school that directory information for the student is not to be released. Failure to notify the registrar that directory information is not to be released shall be deemed a waiver of any right to preclude release of directory information pursuant to Florida Statutes or federal laws.