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Question:  What is a PEP Grant?

 Answer:  "The PEP Grant, also known as the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant, is a federally funded grant program designed to award money to local education agencies and community-based organizations, including religious organizations, to help them initiate, expand, or enhance physical education programs for K through 12 students."

Question: Must parents be given an opportunity to opt out of having their students' information (such as BMI) reported when applying for this grant?

 

Answer:  Yes.  When doing surveys in schools, FERPA dictates that parents be given an opportunity to opt out.  The information below explains what is required.  (It is the Tool of the Week)

 

 

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Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

"The Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) is a federal law that affords certain rights to parents of minor students with regard to surveys that ask questions of a personal nature."