6143 - PARENTAL ACCESS TO INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL

In accordance with federal law, state law, and Newtown Board of Education (the “Board”) policy, parents or guardians shall be permitted access to instructional material used as part of the educational curriculum for any student and all curriculum approved by the Board’s curriculum committee established pursuant to section 10-220 of the Connecticut General Statutes and all associated curriculum materials (“Curriculum”). Curriculum does not include academic tests or academic assessments.

"Instructional Material" means any instructional content that is provided to a student, regardless of its format, including printed or representational materials, audio-visual materials, and materials in electronic or digital formats (such as materials accessible through the Internet). The term does not include academic tests or academic assessments.

Upon request, the district shall permit parents or guardians to inspect any Instructional Material and Curriculum. The district shall grant reasonable access to Instructional Material and Curriculum within a reasonable period of time after a request is received from a parent or guardian.

Legal Reference:

Federal Law:

Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 1232h, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, Pub. L. 114-95

State Law:

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-220, Duties of Boards of Education

Public Act 23-160, “An Act Concerning Education Mandate Relief and Other Technical and Assorted Revisions and Additions to the Education and Early Childhood Education Statutes.”

Adopted: December 17, 2024

NEWTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Revised: Newtown, Connecticut