Supreme Court, Westchester County · March 6, 2026 · 89 Misc 3d 1154
P.P.S. v C.J.G.
Read the official decision: 89 Misc 3d 1154
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Holding The court denied the respondent’s motion to strike and preclude the petitioner’s exhibits, determining that the release of student education records was authorized under the FERPA health and safety emergency exception. Additionally, the court granted relief to seal the court records, including the respondent’s education records, to protect the privacy of the minor.
The court’s words
this court determines that FERPA would not provide support for the relief sought by respondent, as his consent was not needed for the release of his education records
89 Misc 3d 1154, at the official text
this court determines that as set forth in FERPA the term ‘appropriate persons’ includes a court with respect to ERPO filings
89 Misc 3d 1154, at the official text
this court finds that they are confidential in nature with protected information at risk requiring that a sealing order be entered
89 Misc 3d 1154, at the official text
| Court | Supreme Court, Westchester County |
|---|---|
| Decided | March 6, 2026 |
| Citation | 89 Misc 3d 1154 |
| Area of law | Education Law · Civil Procedure |
| Week | Week ending March 7, 2026 |
| Official text | Official decision: 89 Misc 3d 1154 |
| Source feed | New York advance sheet: 26nyadv39.pdf |
| Law Watch record id | 798 |
Recommended citation
ESQ HQ, New York Law Watch, P.P.S. v C.J.G., 89 Misc 3d 1154 (Supreme Court, Westchester County, March 6, 2026), https://esqhq.com/decisions/89-misc-3d-1154/
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