OSPI follows the Public Records Act regarding the disclosure of our public records. OSPI rules about processing public records requests are found under WAC 392-105.
OSPI does not maintain school/district records, including personnel files, emails, diplomas, transcripts, and/or complete student history files. You will need to contact the Washington state school or district for those records. We are one point of escalation for certain concerns, complaints, and issues; however, in Washington State, school districts are self-governing public entities.
Please review the following Types of OSPI Records and Records Request Guidelines prior to submitting a public records request!
Records Exemptions & Types of OSPI Records
Some records or information within the records held by OSPI are exempt from disclosure which requires OSPI to either fully or partially (i.e., redact) deny providing the record if requested. For information regarding what records or information held by OSPI are exempt from disclosure, review OSPI’s Public Records Exemptions.
If you have questions about processes, requirements, or procedures, you need to contact program staff directly.
Requests for public records must be in writing and should include the following:
Please note under RCW 42.56.070(8), OSPI is prohibited from providing lists of individuals (employees, teachers, etc.) requested for commercial purposes. If you request a list of individuals, you may be required to complete a Commercial Purposes form and/or sign a declaration describing the purpose of the request and stating you will not use records listing individuals for a commercial purpose.
All requests received outside of our online system will be manually entered into the system.
You may submit a request using any one of the following options:
There may be fees associated with your request. If there are fees, the Public Records Office will contact you for approval to process the request. OSPI will not produce any records until we receive necessary payment. In accordance with RCW 42.56.120 and WAC 392-105-060, OSPI fee schedule is as follows:
Please note, a 10% deposit may be required per RCW 42.56.120.
If OSPI denies your public records request, you may request a review of the denial.
To request a review:
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Attn: Public Records Officer
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
Old Capitol Building
P.O. Box 47200
600 Washington St. SE
Olympia, WA 98504-7200
360-725-6000
TTY 360-664-3631
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