More resources and help
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Sample FOIA Request Letter
[Date] [Public body][Email or physical address of the body –> where you’re sending this request] Dear [FOIA officer or Records Custodian], I am requesting the following records pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. [Describe the records you want with as much specificity as you can, using dates, names and keywords where possible. If…
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Best Practices for Making Requests for Public Records
Visit the FOIA Council’s reference page for PDF and Word versions of this and other helpful resources. I. Introduction This guide offers helpful tips for people requesting public records under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the public bodies responding to those requests. It follows the steps of the request process, starting with…
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All about electronic meetings: 2024
Remote participation, quorums, voting, all-virtual, state, regional, advisory. It’s a lot to take in. This primer will help you navigate what the rules are for electronic meetings.
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February 2019 FERPA FAQs
The Privacy Technical Assistance Center of the Department of Education has released a FAQ on the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
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Injunction/Mandamus petition for general district court
The form and instructions needed to file for an injunction or a writ of mandamus under FOIA in general district court
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Webinar #2: record requesting basics
Sunshine Week 2018 webinar on the basics of requesting records under FOIA.
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Webinar #1: General Assembly 2018 update
Sunshine Week 2018 webinar on transparency and access-related bills at the 2018 General Assembly session.
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September 13 2017 webinar handouts
FOIA & Records Management Webinar September 13, 2017 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on-site: Tidewater Community College, Chesapeake Campus Center/Big Otter Room Click here to join the webinar These PDF handouts of the presentations can be printed out, or used as fillable forms on your computer/smart phone. FOIA Basics & Special Issues, by…
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Music to open government by
Sunshine Playlist, Part 1 by Opengovva on Mixcloud