KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

POLICY TITLE: Open Records Policy

VOLUME, SECTION & NUMBER: 5.1.4

ENTITIES AFFECTED: All Individuals and Entities

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY: Office of General Counsel

APPROVED BY: Kentucky State University Board of Regents

EFFECTIVE DATE: December 18, 2023

REVISED FROM: Previous Version of Policy

POLICY STATEMENT:

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Open Records Act, outlined in KRS 61.870 through KRS 61.884, provides for the examination of a public entity's records. All records of a public entity are presumed to be available to the public; however, exemptions may apply to the disclosure of certain records.

Kentucky State University shall promptly release requested records that are not exempt and that are not considered confidential by law.

PROCEDURES:

Kentucky State University's Open Records Procedures are as follows:

• 1. All requests to inspect public records must be made in writing via U.S. Mail, email, facsimile, or hand-delivery to the following:

Office of General Counsel Kentucky State University 400 East Main Street