Mark Sommaruga Discusses FOIA and FERPA in Special Ed Connection Interview

Pullman & Comley School Law Attorney Mark J. Sommaruga was interviewed for a Special Ed Connection article, “Distinguish Between FOIA, FERPA to Respond Appropriately to Information Requests,” which discusses the importance of understanding the different laws governing the disclosure of information. The article explains how the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) serve different purposes and offers guidance to school districts on how to respond to information requests depending on which law applies.

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