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Chapter 495E-280 WAC:
WACs > Title 495E > Chapter 495E-280
Chapter 495E-280 WAC
495E-280-010 General policy.
495E-280-015 Definitions.
495E-280-020 Annual notification of rights.
495E-280-030 Procedure to inspect education records.
495E-280-040 Disclosure of education records.
495E-280-050 Limits on rights to review and inspect and obtain copies of education records.
495E-280-060 Record of request and disclosures.
495E-280-070 Disclosure of directory information.
495E-280-080 Requests for corrections, hearings, adding statements to education records.
495E-280-090 Fees for copies.
495E-280-100 Waiver.
495E-280-110 Type and location of education records.
495E-280-120 Remedy for students protected by this act.
495E-280-010
Renton Technical College adopts the policy contained in this chapter in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. §1232g) and its implementing regulation (34 C.F.R. §99). Briefly, Renton Technical College is required to provide students with access to their own education records, to permit students to challenge their records on the grounds that they are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student's privacy or other right, to obtain written consent before releasing certain information, and to notify students of these rights.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 34.05.220, [34.05].482, 20 U.S.C. §1232g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99. WSR 93-13-115, § 495E-280-010, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93.]
495E-280-015
495E-280-020
Renton Technical College will notify students of their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (F.E.R.P.A.) and these rules by publication in the college catalog and by distribution of that catalog during the registration process. The college shall make available upon request a copy of these rules governing release of student records. In addition, the college shall post at conspicuous places on the campus information regarding the existence of this policy and of the availability of copies.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 34.05.220, [34.05].482, 20 U.S.C. §1232g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99. WSR 93-13-115, § 495E-280-020, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93.]
495E-280-030
(1) Students may inspect and review their education records upon request to the appropriate college official as designated in WAC 495E-280-110.
(2) A student must submit to the appropriate college official a written request which identifies as precisely as possible the records he or she wishes to inspect.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 34.05.220, [34.05].482, 20 U.S.C. §1232g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99. WSR 93-13-115, § 495E-280-030, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93.]
495E-280-040
495E-280-050
(1) When a record contains information about more than one student, the student may inspect and review only the information which relates to him or her.
(2) Renton Technical College reserves the right to refuse to permit a student to inspect the following records:
(a) Financial records, including any financial statement of the student's parents;
(b) Confidential letters and statements of recommendation for which the student has lawfully waived his or her right of access, or which were placed in the file before January 1, 1975; and
(c) Records connected with an application to attend Renton Technical College if that application was denied.
(3) Renton Technical College reserves the right to deny transcripts or copies of records not required to be made available by the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act in any of the following situations:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 34.05.220, [34.05].482, 20 U.S.C. §1232g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99. WSR 93-13-115, § 495E-280-050, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93.]
495E-280-060
(1) The college shall maintain a record of requests for and disclosures of personally identifiable information in the education records of each student. The record maintained under this section shall be available for inspection and review as provided by law or rule.
(a) The names of parties who have requested or received personally identifiable information;
(b) The interests the parties had in requesting or obtaining the information; and
(c) The names and interests of additional parties to which the receiving party may disclose or redisclose the information.
(c) Persons authorized to audit the recordkeeping procedures of the college.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 34.05.220, [34.05].482, 20 U.S.C. §1232g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99. WSR 93-13-115, § 495E-280-060, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93.]
495E-280-070
Directory information may be disclosed at the discretion of the college and without the consent of the student unless the student has elected to prevent disclosure by filing a written objection to disclosure with the registrar within ten days of his/her registration for that term. The objection continues in effect during succeeding terms unless revoked in writing by the student.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 34.05.220, [34.05].482, 20 U.S.C. §1232g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99. WSR 93-13-115, § 495E-280-070, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93.]
495E-280-080
(1) A student must submit a written request to amend his or her education record to the appropriate college official responsible for the custody of the record as designated in WAC 495E-280-110. The request must identify the part of the record he/she wants changed and specify why the record is believed to be inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of his or her privacy or other rights.
(2) A student whose request for amendment of his or her education record has been denied may request a hearing by submitting a written request to the vice president for student services or designee within ten days following the denial. The written request must be signed by the student and shall indicate the reasons why the records should be amended. The vice president for student services or designee shall notify the student of the hearing within thirty days after receipt of a properly filed request. In no case will the notification be less than ten days in advance of the date, time, and place of the hearing.
(3) The hearing shall be a brief adjudicative proceeding as provided in RCW 34.05.482 through 34.05.494 and shall be conducted by the vice president for student services or his/her designee. At the hearing, the student shall be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues raised in the request to amend the student's education records. The student may be assisted by one or more individuals, including an attorney.
(4) The vice president for student services or designee will prepare a written decision, within ten days after the conclusion of the hearing, based on the evidence presented at the hearing. The decision will include the reasons for the decision and will advise the parties that it is subject to administrative review by the college president under RCW 34.05.488 through 34.05.491 if a written or oral request for such review is received by the president within twenty-one days. A copy of the decision shall be served on the student.
(5) If the final decision is that the information is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student's right of privacy, the custodian of the record will amend the record accordingly and notify the student, in writing, that the record has been amended.
(6) If the final decision is that the challenged information is not inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student's right of privacy, the custodian of the record will notify the student in writing that the student has a right to place in the record a rebuttal statement commenting on the challenged information and/or a statement setting forth reasons for disagreeing with the decision.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 34.05.220, [34.05].482, 20 U.S.C. §1232g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99. WSR 93-13-115, § 495E-280-080, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93.]
495E-280-090
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 34.05.220, [34.05].482, 20 U.S.C. §1232g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99. WSR 93-13-115, § 495E-280-090, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93.]
495E-280-100
A student may waive any of his or her rights under this chapter by submitting a written, signed, and dated waiver to the office of the registrar. Such a waiver shall be specific as to the records and persons or institutions covered. A waiver continues in effect according to its terms unless revoked in a subsequent writing which is signed and dated.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 34.05.220, [34.05].482, 20 U.S.C. §1232g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99. WSR 93-13-115, § 495E-280-100, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93.]
495E-280-110
Records, Registration
All records are maintained in the Administration Building, 3000 Northeast Fourth Street, Renton, WA 98056.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 34.05.220, [34.05].482, 20 U.S.C. §1232g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99. WSR 93-13-115, § 495E-280-110, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93.]
495E-280-120
A student may file a written complaint with the United States Department of Education regarding an alleged college violation of the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act or 34 C.F.R § 99. The address is:
[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140, 34.05.220, [34.05].482, 20 U.S.C. §1232g and 34 C.F.R. Part 99. WSR 93-13-115, § 495E-280-120, filed 6/21/93, effective 7/22/93.]