All individuals and entities requesting public records, and all KSU employees who receive or respond to such requests

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of General Counsel

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

NEXT REVIEW DATE: August 8, 2028

In accordance with the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Open Records Act (KRS 61.870-61.884), Kentucky State University (KSU) is committed to transparency and will provide timely access to public records. All university records are presumed to be available to the public for examination unless they are specifically exempted from disclosure by law.

All books, papers, maps, photographs, cards, tapes, discs, records, or other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, which are prepared, owned, used, or in the possession of KSU.

The Office of General Counsel is designated as the official Records Custodian for the university, responsible for