Section 3: Running Start Questions and Answers

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Parental Rights and Responsibilities

Q-48. Is the parent of a Running Start student entitled to review attendance and grade information held by the college or university?


A. A parent of a Running Start student is likely to be entitled to review this information. However, it depends in each case on whether the parent claims the student as a dependent for income tax purposes. Students attending postsecondary educational institutions hold the confidentiality rights in their education records. They have the right to consent prior to any disclosure of information from education records held by the postsecondary institution. However, an exception to the consent requirement allows the parents of dependent children to review their child's education records without consent of the student.


Q-49. May Running Start students participate in field trips that are scheduled as a part of the college course?



A. Yes, but written parental permission should be obtained for all field trips. If parents do not give permission, alternative options must be arranged by faculty.

 

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