More resources and help

Virginia Press Association's Reporters' Guide to FOIA (VPA website)
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Need help with federal FOIA? VCOG's focus on the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, but this link will take you to an easy to understand info-graphic on the federal FOIA process. (blog on Logikcull)
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How does Virginia compare with other states? Check out the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press Open Government Guide, which breaks down all state laws along categories. (RCFP website)
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What kind of FOIA training do police chiefs get? Check out the FOIA guide for the Association of Chiefs of Police (note: it has not been updated since 2006) (Chiefs of Police website)
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What kind of FOIA training does the Virginia Municipal League give its members? (VML website)
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In February 2019, the Department of Education issued this 37-question FAQ on FERPA (the Federal Educational Rights & Privacy Act) and student scholastic information. (VCOG website)
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