<p>I stand by my original statement. I think it’s clear that student authorization is required by law, and there is no getting around it. However, I did a poor job of making the following point: If a parent is aware before the semester starts that a “grade release” form is available and easy to execute, then it should be fairly easy to make sure it’s on file long before access to grades become sensitive. </p>
<p>"TAMU actually is pretty respectful about parental wishes to view grades. Your son will need to sign the appropriate waiver(s), but they make those documents available and call your attention to them during the parental sessions. "</p>