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What is Leon's Law?
Effective July 1, 2025, Leon's Law (Session Law 2025-46) establishes new legal requirements for how North Carolina community colleges manage education records for minor students under age 18.
Leon's Law requires that Community Colleges share the education records of minor dependent students with:
- Their parent(s) or legal guardian(s), without the student's consent, as long as the parent claims the student as a dependent on their federal tax return.
- High school counselors or administrators, if the student is dually enrolled in a K-12 institution and a community college.
This requirement builds on an existing exception in FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act), but makes it mandatory for North Carolina community colleges.
Note: Leon’s Law gives access to records but does not give parents the right to make academic decisions for the student.
Student Acknowledgement Form
All students under the age of 18 must complete this acknowledgement form before registering for courses.
Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Form
Parents or guardians may choose to opt out of accessing their child’s records by submitting a signed Parent/Guardian Opt-Out Form.
Parent/Guardian Request for Student Records
Please complete the request form below to request access to your student's records.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When Must the Form be Completed?
- Before registration for any course (credit or non-credit).
- Some colleges may require it each term or annually.
- For same-day or walk-in registrations (e.g., Public Safety classes), the form must be completed on the day of registration.
As a reminder, if the student is 18 or older, a Leon’s Law acknowledgement is not required.
- How Does This Work with FERPA?
Leon’s Law does not conflict with FERPA. It makes use of an existing FERPA exception:
- FERPA (34 CFR §99.31(a)(8)) allows colleges to release records to a parent if the student is a dependent for tax purposes.
- Leon’s Law requires this exception to be applied for minors under 18, rather than leaving it up to the institution’s discretion.
- Who is Considered a "Parent"?
Under Leon’s Law and FERPA, a parent includes:
- Biological or adoptive parent
- Legal guardian
- An individual acting as a parent in the absence of a guardian
- Who Should be Contacted for Questions?
- For CCP students, please contact ccp@durhamtech.edu
- For non-CCP minor students, please contact registration@durhamtech.edu
- For College & Career Readiness (CCR) students, please contact ccr@durhamtech.edu