Abstract:
Public schools gather a considerable amount of personal information about students and school personnel. Such information is sometimes needed in proceedings where the school is not involved, and a court will issue a subpoena for the material. Things a school must consider include knowing the mechanics of a subpoena, such as issuance and serving; how to respond to a subpoena, such as compliance or contesting one; and how to respond to a subpoena for confidential records.