WAC 132A-280-026   Access to education records -- Limitations on access.  (1) Peninsula College shall not make available to a student the following types of materials:

     (a) The financial records of the student's parents or any information contained therein.

     (b) Letters or statements of recommendation, evaluations, or comments provided to the college in express or implied confidence prior to January 1, 1975, provided that such letters or statements shall not be used for purposes other than those for which they were originally intended.

     (c) If a student has signed a waiver of his or her right of access in accordance with subsection (2) of this section, confidential records relating to the following:

     (i) Admission to any educational agency or institution;

     (ii) An application for employment; or

     (iii) The receipt of an honor or honorary recognition.

     (2) Students and other people applying for admission to the college may waive their right of access to the type of confidential records referred to in subsection (1)(c) of this section. Such waiver shall apply only if the student is, upon request, notified of the names of all persons making confidential recommendations, and such recommendations are used solely for the specific purpose for which the waiver has been granted. The college is not allowed to require such waivers as a condition for admissions, receipt of financial aid, or receipt of other services or benefits from the college.

     (3) If any material or document in the education record of a student includes information concerning more than one student, the student shall only have the right either to inspect and review that portion of the material or document which relates to him or herself or to be informed of the specific information contained in that portion of the material or document.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140 and chapter 28B.50 RCW. 99-15-072, § 132A-280-026, filed 7/20/99, effective 8/20/99.]