PURPOSE

To conform to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regarding educational records.

REFERENCES

• WAC 132D-125-020 Student Education Records–Definitions
• FERPA (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99)

POLICY

The eligible student who believes that information contained in his/her educational records is inaccurate or misleading or violates his/her privacy or other rights may request that the college amend these records. The Registrar will determine whether to amend the educational records.

PROCEDURES

1. The eligible student who believes that information contained in his/her educational records is inaccurate or misleading or violates his/her privacy or other rights may request that the college amend these records.
2. Student requests in writing to the registrar a review of his or her file.
3. Student informs registrar as to the accuracy of content in writing.
4. The college reserves the right to decide to amend the educational record.
5. Student may not remove his/her official records from the registration designated area.