Who may obtain a student’s education record?
A student’s education record may be released to: • The individual student, • Whomever the student authorizes through a written, signed and dated release specifying the records to be disclosed and the identity of the recipient, • Any party requesting directory information unless the student has opted out of their release, • College faculty or staff who have a legitimate educational, administrative or student services interest, • Schools at which the student intends to enroll, • Parents, if they claim the student as a dependent for tax purposes, • Parents, college personnel, law enforcement or other appropriate parties in connection with a health or safety emergency, • Parents regarding alcohol and drug violations of a student under 21 years of age, • The victim of a crime of violence or a non-forcible sexual assault may request the release of the disciplinary proceedings against the perpetrator, • The U.S. Attorney General, under the USA Patriot Act, • Federal and State agencies of high
Related Questions
- Does a student’s right to inspect and obtain a copy of his or her student education record include letters of recommendation?
- Do University employees have to obtain the students permission before reviewing a students education record?
- Can a student obtain a copy of his or her own student education record?
