# WAC 172-191-060: WAC 172-191-060. Amendment of records

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_060

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 172-191-060
- **Heading:** WAC 172-191-060. Amendment of records
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 172 / Chapter 172-191 / Section 172-191-060

## Text

If a student believes his/her education records contain information that is inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student's rights of privacy, the student may ask the university to amend the record. Requests for amendment must be submitted to the registrar's office in writing. The registrar will review the request and may consult other university personnel who participated in creation of the record to determine whether to grant the request for amendment.
(1) If the university decides to grant the student's request, the university shall amend the education record and the registrar will inform the student of the action taken. Such notification will be in writing and will be made within a reasonable time.
(2) If the university decides not to amend the education record as requested, the registrar will notify the student in writing within a reasonable time after receiving the request for amendment. Notification will also inform the student of his/her right to a hearing as detailed in WAC 172-191-070 .
(3) If a student wants a hearing, the student must make a written request within ninety days of the date of the denial. The request shall be submitted to the registrar and must identify why the student believes the information contained in the education record(s) is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy rights of the student.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 172-191-010 WAC 172-191-010. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_010.md)
- [WAC 172-191-020 WAC 172-191-020. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_020.md)
- [WAC 172-191-030 WAC 172-191-030. Annual notification of rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_030.md)
- [WAC 172-191-040 WAC 172-191-040. Right of review and inspection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_040.md)
- [WAC 172-191-050 WAC 172-191-050. Obtaining copies of records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_050.md)
- [WAC 172-191-060 WAC 172-191-060. Amendment of records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_060.md)
- [WAC 172-191-070 WAC 172-191-070. Hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_070.md)
- [WAC 172-191-080 WAC 172-191-080. Disclosure of education records requiring consent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_080.md)
- [WAC 172-191-090 WAC 172-191-090. Disclosures authorized without consent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_090.md)
- [WAC 172-191-100 WAC 172-191-100. Directory information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_100.md)
- [WAC 172-191-110 WAC 172-191-110. Right to file a complaint](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_110.md)

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