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OPT-OUT PROCEDURE
FERPA Regulations
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a Federal
law, requires that SBVC, with certain exceptions, obtain your written
consent prior to the disclosure of personally identifiable information
from your education records. However, SBVC may disclose
appropriately designated "directory information" without written
consent, unless you have advised us to the contrary in accordance
with District procedures.
The primary purpose of directory information is to allow SBVC to
include this type of information from your education records in
certain school publications. Examples include:
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A playbill, showing your role in a drama production
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Honor roll or other recognition lists
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Graduation programs
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Sports activity sheets, such as for football, showing weight
and height of team members.
Directory information, which is information that is generally not
considered harmful or an invasion of privacy if released, can also be
disclosed to outside organizations without your prior written consent.
Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, federal and state
agencies offering jobs and educational benefits, media sources,
companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks, etc.
In addition, two federal laws require SBVC to provide military recruiters, upon
request, with your name, addresses, and telephone number unless you have
advised us that you do not want your information disclosed without prior
written consent.
Directory Information Opt-Out Procedure
If you do not want SBVC to disclose directory information from your
education records without your prior written consent, you must notify us
in writing. Please contact the Admissions and Records office to obtain an
opt-out form. Upon receipt, your information will not be released from the
time of receipt forward. If directory information is released prior to
receiving your opt-out request, SBVC may not be able to stop the use of
your information.
The San Bernardino Community College District has designated
the following information as directory information:
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Name
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Major field of study
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Dates of attendance
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Degrees and honors received
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