WSR 01-07-062

PROPOSED RULES

PIERCE COLLEGE


[ Filed March 19, 2001, 1:45 p.m. ]

Original Notice.

Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 01-03-125.

Title of Rule: Definition of directory information, WAC 132K-122-020(3).

Purpose: Amend the definition of directory information.

Statutory Authority for Adoption: RCW 58B.50.140 [28B.50.140].

Statute Being Implemented: RCW 58B.50.140 [28B.50.140].

Summary: Amending the definition of directory information will allow the college to expand/delete specific items listed as directory information without having to amend the WAC each time.

Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting, Implementation an Enforcement: Cynthia Torres-Jimenez, Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom, Room 305, (253) 964-6623.

Name of Proponent: Pierce College District, public.

Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.

Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Pierce College will amend its definition of directory information to allow the college to expand/delete the specific items it designates as directory information without having to change the WAC each time. In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Pierce College will annually notify students of the specific information in their education records designated as directory information.

Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: The definition of directory information will change from listing the specific items Pierce College designates as directory information to a more general definition.

No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not required.

RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.

Hearing Location: Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom, International House, 9401 Farwest Drive S.W., Lakewood, WA 98498, on April 30, 2001, at 3:00 p.m. Hearing will be teleconferenced with Pierce College at Puyallup, Room A-155.

Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Cynthia Torres-Jimenez by April 23, 2001, TDD (253) 964-6628, or (253) 964-6623.

Submit Written Comments to: Cynthia Torres-Jimenez, fax (253) 964-6427, by April 27, 2001.

Date of Intended Adoption: May 3, 2001.

March 9, 2001

Cynthia T. Jimenez

Registrar



AMENDATORY SECTION ([Amending] WSR 01-03-125 [86-15-020], filed 7/11/86)WAC 132K-122-020      (3) The term "directory information" means (({the student's name, dates of attendance, and degrees received})) {information contained in an education record of a student which would not generally be considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if disclosed. Pierce College will annually notify students of the specific information in their education records designated as directory information.} Directory information may be disclosed at the discretion of the college and without the consent of the student unless he or she elects to prevent disclosure as provided for in WAC 132K-122-100.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.140. 86-15-020 (Order 86-1, Resolution No. 86-1), § 132K-122-020, filed 7/11/86; Order 37, § 132K-122-020, filed 9/2/77.]

Reviser's note: The bracketed material preceding the section above was supplied by the code reviser's office.

Reviser's note: RCW 34.05.395 requires the use of underlining and deletion marks to indicate amendments to existing rules. The rule published above varies from its predecessor in certain respects not indicated by the use of these markings.

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