D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E2601

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 5-E2601 - APPLICABILITY

2601.1

Official records that are open to inspection and review shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

(a) A student's cumulative record folder;

(b) Any data collected or intended for use within the D.C. Public Schools or intended for distribution outside the school system;

(c) Identifying data or information;

(d) Academic work completed;

(e) Grades and scores and results from achievement tests, criterion referenced tests, standardized tests, norm referenced tests, aptitude tests, and other tests given to students;

(f) Health data and accident reports;

(g) Observations and ratings by teachers, counselors, and other D.C. Public School personnel; and

(h) Reports of behavior or discipline problems or incidents.

2601.2

The right to access and review as provided in § 2600, and all other rights, including right to notice, afforded by this chapter, shall be applicable to persons as follows:

(a) In the case of a minor student, as defined in § 2699, these rights shall be exercised by the parent or guardian on behalf of the student; or

(b) In the case of an adult student or a self-supporting student, these rights shall be exercised by the student.

2601.3

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all present and former students, except as follows:

(a) Provisions requiring notice or consent shall apply to the parent or guardian of a minor student; and

(b) Provisions requiring notice or consent shall apply directly to adult students and self-supporting students.

2601.4

Where the right to access and review of official records is exercised by an adult student or self-supporting student, that right shall not include access to those portions of the official records that pertain solely to the parent or guardian of the student, including financial information, unless the student first obtains the consent of the parent or guardian.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 5, r. 5-E2601

Final Rulemaking published at 24 DCR 1005, 1057 (July 29, 1977); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 36 DCR 7051 (October 6, 1989)