(October 4, 2004) — Section 9528 of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requires all schools to grant the military access to the names, numbers and addresses of students in order for them to be recruited for service. The law not only allows military access to students’ information but also access to school grounds. Under NCLB, schools refusing to comply run the risk of losing federal funding. Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) BP 5125.1 states, “Employers and prospective employers, including military service representatives, shall have access to directory information.” Some say they find the NCLB unnecessary since the military would eventually receive the same information through other means. For instance, federal law requires all males within 30 days of their 18th birthday to register with the Selective Service System, which will ultimately provide the military with the same basic information. Failure to oblige could result in imprisonment and fines up to $250,000. Some have voiced their opposition to the NCLB requirements, including the Coalition Against Militarism in Our Schools (CAMS) and the Coalition for Educational Justice (CEJ). Others are simply indifferent. “ It’s just your address… which anyone could pretty much look up on the Internet, if they really wanted to. It’s not the most private information in the world,” said junior Anthony Cortés. History and government teacher Nick Doom also does not believe the requirement crosses the privacy line, saying, “The military is just as much a part of government as public schools are. If they wish to share the information, it’s now the law. If you don’t like it, call your member of Congress.” However, “students shouldn’t have to reveal private information, such as their name address and phone number… It’s like telemarketing,” said history teacher Ira West. Students do have the choice to withhold their information. The NCLB gives parents and students the right to keep information private by signing a written form. The blue information booklet sent over summer from the GUSD states, “Directory information high school juniors and seniors may also be released. Parents wishing to prohibit release of directory information to any agency listed should notify the school in writing by October 1.” During the school year senior administrative secrectary Barabara Melone also places announcements in the bulletin for students to notify her if they do not wish their information to be released.