[Date]

[Teacher Name and Address]

Re: Preservation of Parental Rights

Dear [Teacher]:

    
    



This letter is to inform you that I am the traditional and legal parent of 
[child’s full name], born on [date of birth]. My parental rights have not 
been modified or terminated.    
    



As my child’s legal parent, I am entitled to direct [his/her] education, be 
present at all conferences and meetings, be informed of my child’s progress 
and to have a copy of all educational records.  
    



[Optional] I am now requesting that a complete and correct copy of my child’s 
educational file be sent to me. 
    



[Optional] I wish to be present at all conferences and meetings and require 
[##] hours prior notice.    
    



No other person holds parental rights to my child.  
    



My child is currently detained in foster care. Foster caregivers do not have 
parental rights. Under no circumstances should a foster caregiver be allowed 
access to my child’s records without my written consent or a court order. My 
child’s education should not be discussed with the foster caregiver without 
me being present.   
    



Any papers that my child would bring home should be mailed to me at [address] 
rather than sent to the foster caregiver.   
    



I may be reached at [give plenty of ways to contact you].   
    



I am requesting that a copy of this letter be placed in my child’s school 
file.

Sincerely,

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