NC Education Code · NC Policy Manual

NC 1500-2.29 Personally Identifiable

Plain English summary

This regulation defines 'personally identifiable information' as it applies to children in the context of NC education records and special education. It includes the child's name, family member names, address, personal identifiers such as date of birth or social security number, and any characteristics that could reasonably identify the child. This definition governs how student information must be protected under NC administrative rules.

Key requirements

  • The name of the child, the child's parent, or other family member
  • The address of the child
  • A personal identifier, such as the child's date of birth, social security number or student number
  • A list of personal characteristics or other information that would make it possible to identify the child with reasonable certainty

Affected parties

  • students with disabilities
  • parents and family members
  • local education agencies
  • special education administrators
  • school staff handling student records

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=16