A school social worker is contacted by the parents of a 12-year-old boy as they would like to see his educational records based on the belief that they contain inaccurate information about his academic achievements. Under federal law, these records are:

A. Public information, making them accessible to any party for justified purposes
B. Open to inspection and review by the parents at any time
C. Available to the parents only if the assent of the child is obtained prior to their release
D. Strictly confidential, only to be released to the parents if ordered by a court


Answer: B. Open to inspection and review by the parents at any time

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