Student File
/ˈstuːdənt faɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) A collection of documents and records maintained by an educational institution relating to a student’s academic performance, behavior, and administrative information.
The school administrator reviewed the student file before the disciplinary hearing.
Forms
- student file
- student files
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Commentary
Student files often implicate privacy rights under laws such as FERPA, making their handling and access subject to strict legal controls.
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