Can I record an IEP meeting?

As the parent, you have the right to make an audio recording of an IEP meeting as long as you provide the school district with 24 hours notice.

Similarly, the district can record the meeting as long as they provide you with 24 hours notice. (Most districts will choose to record the meeting if the parent asks to record it.) You have the right to object to recording by the district, but if you do prevent them from recording the meeting, you will not be allowed to record it for yourself either.

If the school district records your meeting, that recording becomes part of your child’s educational file. In other words, you can now request and obtain the district recording, which can be helpful if something in your own recording is inaudible or unclear.

For more information, see our article IEP Meeting Tips.