The Arizona Revised Statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 56th Legislature, 1st Regular Session. Please note that the next update of this compilation will not take place until after the conclusion of the 56th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session, which convenes in January 2024.
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A. If a person who holds a private vocational program license or license to grant degrees discontinues operation, the chief administrative officer of the educational institution shall file with the board the original or electronic copies, or both, of all educational records of the institution as specified by the board.
B. Educational records include at least all educational information required by colleges or vocational institutions in considering students for transfer or advanced study, including academic transcripts of each student and former student and financial accounting records of each student and former student.
C. If it appears to the board that any educational records of an educational institution are in danger of being destroyed, secreted, mislaid or otherwise made unavailable to the board, the board may seize and take possession of the educational records on its own motion and without the order of any court.
D. The board shall retain the educational records it receives pursuant to sections 41-151.15 and 41-151.19. These records are confidential and are not subject to review by the general public. The board shall establish procedures for access to and release of such records to students and their authorized representatives.