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School District agenda packets

I have submitted a phone request to my local School District for copies of the Board Packet. I was refused, stating that "it was not their policy." I then sent a Certified Letter citing legal references and demanding the documents. They are still delaying and refusing.

June 14, 2009
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CPRA

Request For Public Employee W2 Forms Fulfilled, But Heavily Redacted. Are The Redactions Legal?

[…] pension/STRS contributions on behalf of the employee), and state income tax withheld. When I asked to have these redactions removed, the school's legal counsel responded with a letter that stated that would be an unwarranted invasion of privacy and not serve the public interest. Is there an accepted standard for what W2 information is […]

April 26, 2022
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Sunshine Week Event: Inside the Fight for Public Information

[…] over a public-records request. You should file your own request (The Advocate Editorial Board) Documenting COVID-19, led by Derek Kravitz (Brown Institute) California Public Records Act Sample Letter (FAC) Free Legal Hotline (FAC) Sunshine Week tools & resources (News Leaders Association) Presented by the First Amendment Coalition and the News Leaders Association, founder of […]
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March 2, 2021
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CPRA

State college employees using work email for political campaigning

[…] who prevails in litigation filed pursuant to the Act. Gov't Code § 6259(d). You can find more information about the Public Records Act, including a sample request letter, at the First Amendment Coalition website at https://firstamendmentcoalition.org/category/resources/access-to-records/. I hope that you find this information helpful, and wish you the best of luck in your endeavors. […]

August 12, 2011
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CPRA Police Records

Disclosure of applicant information under PRA

[…] at, operate, or own a child daycare facility, which license also constitutes a matter of public record." Id. at 909 (citations omitted). I suggest you write a letter to the regulatory body, requesting the records you seek. They must determine whether the records can be disclosed within 10 days of your request, and "promptly […]

March 22, 2016