Are there any limits on the students right to review information in the students education records?
Yes, if the record also contains information about other students, that information must be “redacted” (removed or blanked out) prior to the review. Additionally, the student has no right to review financial records provided by his or her parents. Confidential letters of recommendation may also be withheld from the student’s review IF the student had voluntarily waived the right to review those letters, in writing. Even where such a waiver exists, the University must comply with the student’s request for the names of anyone who submitted confidential recommendations. Finally, students have no right to personally review medical and mental health records. However, the student may have those records reviewed by a physician or other appropriate professional of the student’s choice.
