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You have our assurance that alcohol and substance abuse education are important components of our student support programs at UMKC.  The Parental Notification Policy is designed to support you in your role as parent or legal guardian of a UMKC student. 

Parental Notification Policy

The federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 prohibits educational institutions from disclosing information from a student’s educational record, including disciplinary files, to any third party, including parents, without the student’s consent. The exceptions to this rule include the UM System policy for parental notification and other emergencies.

Parental notification resources

  • It is the belief of the university that students benefit from discussion with their parent or legal guardian about the effects of alcohol or use of controlled substances including the effect of the use of alcohol or controlled substances on the educational experience. These conversations have a significant impact on the decisions your student will make concerning the use of alcohol and controlled substances. Here is a brochure to help facilitate discussion between you and your student.
  • If your student is under the age of 21 and currently enrolled at UMKC, university officials may, as permitted by federal privacy law, notify you if your student has been found in violation of the University of Missouri Student Standard of Conduct regarding alcohol and controlled substances. The university cannot share details of the violation without your student’s written consent. Should you wish not to be notified of violations, please complete and return the waiver form declining notification (PDF).
  • If you change your mind regarding notification or if your address or phone number changes, you will need to contact us.