Section 132A-280-006. Purpose.

The purpose of this student records policy is to establish rules and procedures that appropriately implement the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (20 U.S.C. § 1232g). Peninsula College is committed to safeguarding appropriate access to student educational records as well as to maintaining individual student privacy.

(1) Generally, students have the right to review and copy their education records. Students also have the right to challenge the content of, the release of, or denial of access to, their educational records.

(2) The college normally will not permit access to or release of the student's education records to the public without authorization by the student, though some exceptions exist. Please see below for a complete description of the policy.

(3) The college may release directory information concerning a student unless the student requests in writing that directory information not be released.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 99-15-072, § 132A-280-006, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99.]

RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 28B.50 RCW. WSR 99-15-072, § 132A-280-006, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99.