Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Basics

Issued by First State Educate

This badge represents completion of the first course in the expanding Compliance Pathway, focused on the legal, transparency, and public accountability responsibilities of school board service. Earners build foundational knowledge of FOIA, open meetings, public records, and board communications and apply sound judgment to recognize and navigate compliance risks, support both the letter and spirit of FOIA, and strengthen openness, accountability, and public trust.

Type Certification

Additional Details

Skills

Case Studies
Compliance Risk Recognition
Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA)
Governance Decision-Making
Open Meetings
Public Accountability
Public Records
School Board Governance
Transparency

Certification Criteria

To earn this digital Credly badge, learners must successfully complete all course modules, including all case studies, applications, and reflections, and achieve a score of 80% or higher on course quizzes.