# WAC 172-191-070: WAC 172-191-070. Hearings

> Washington · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_172_191_070

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 172-191-070
- **Heading:** WAC 172-191-070. Hearings
- **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 172-191-070

## Text

Following receipt of a request for a hearing under WAC 172-191-060 , the registrar will schedule the hearing. The assistant vice president and registrar or his/her designee will act as the hearing officer and will provide the student with written notice of the hearing's date, time and place reasonably in advance of the hearing. The student will be provided an opportunity to present evidence relevant to the contested part of the education record. The student may, at his/her own expense, be assisted or represented by one or more individuals of his/her own choice, including an attorney.
(1) The assistant vice president and registrar or his/her designee will render his/her decision in writing within a reasonable period of time following the hearing. The decision of the officer shall be the university's final decision. The decision must be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing, and must include a summary of the evidence and the reasons for the decision. The assistant vice president and registrar or his/her designee cannot have a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing.
(2) If the assistant vice president and registrar or his/her designee determines that the record is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy rights of the student and grants the student's appeal, the assistant vice president and registrar or his/her designee will amend the education records of the student accordingly and inform the student in writing of his/her decision and of the amendment.
he assistant vice president and registrar or his/her designee determines that the record is inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the privacy rights of the student and grants the student's appeal, the assistant vice president and registrar or his/her designee will amend the education records of the student accordingly and inform the student in writing of his/her decision and of the amendment.
(3) If the assistant vice president and registrar or his/her designee determines that the record is accurate, not misleading and not in violation of the privacy rights of the student and denies the student's appeal, the assistant vice president and registrar or his/her designee shall notify the student of his/her decision in writing and shall inform them of the right to place a statement in the record commenting on the contested information in the record or stating why he/she disagrees with the decision of the university or both. The university must maintain the statement with the contested part of the record for as long as the record is maintained and must disclose the statement whenever it discloses the portion of the record to which the statement relates.
(4) The appropriateness of official academic grades is not subject to review pursuant to this process.

## 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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