Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

Welcome to Southern Cayuga Central Schools (SCCS), a platform dedicated to upholding the fundamental rights and protections of our students as outlined in the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). At SCCS, we hold a steadfast commitment to ensuring that our students' rights, privacy, and dignity are respected and protected throughout their educational journey.

The PPRA safeguards the rights of students and their families, ensuring that they have a voice in matters related to surveys, analyses, and evaluations conducted within our educational programs. This legislation underscores our dedication to transparency, respect, and open communication with all stakeholders.

Through this website, we aim to provide you with comprehensive information about how SCCS adheres to the principles of the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment. We emphasize our dedication to obtaining parental consent when necessary, the rights of parents and students to inspect instructional materials, and the procedures in place for handling sensitive issues related to student surveys and data collection.

We invite you to explore the resources and materials available to under “Helpful Links” to the right to gain a deeper understanding of how SCCS is committed to protecting and respecting the rights of our students and their families. By doing so, we ensure that our educational environment is one where students can flourish academically, while their rights and privacy are upheld at all times.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education and well-being. Together, we can nurture a learning environment that is both enriching and protective of every student's rights.