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Ms. Emily from Chicago, IL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Securing Privacy, Protecting Students: Locking File Boxes for IEPs

Help me give my students the privacy and protection they deserve by providing locking file boxes for securely storing their Individualized Education Plans and personal information.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Emily's classroom raised $680

This project is fully funded

My Project

It's essential to provide teachers with locking file boxes to ensure that students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and other sensitive information are stored securely and confidentially. By law, students' personal and educational records must be protected to maintain their privacy, and these file boxes are a simple yet effective solution. Without proper security, confidential information could be at risk of unauthorized access, potentially violating students' rights and compromising their trust.

Having these resources in place not only helps us comply with legal requirements but also demonstrates our commitment to creating a safe, respectful learning environment where students’ needs are taken seriously.

When students feel that their privacy is respected and their personal information is protected, it fosters a greater sense of trust and security, allowing them to engage more fully in their education. By securing IEPs and other personal data, we can focus on providing the best possible education for each child, knowing that their privacy is protected and their unique needs are being met with care and professionalism.

Ms. Emily Ahs - Passages Charter School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

350 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
JALIELL Upgraded File Box with Lock, Fireproof Document File Organizer Box with Water-Resistant Zipper & Adjustable Handle, Collapsible Filing File Cabinet for Hanging Letter/Legal Folder (Black) • Amazon Business $29.99 18 $539.82

Materials cost

$539.82

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$577.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.99

Total project goal

$679.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$679.91

15 Donors

-$662.26

Donations toward project cost

-$577.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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