Kansas Release and Authorization is a legal document used to grant permission for a third party to access and release confidential information. It is commonly used in the state of Kansas for educational and medical purposes. There are two main types of Kansas Release and Authorization: Release of Educational Records and Release of Medical Records. The Release of Educational Records form is used to authorize a third party, such as a school or university, to release a student's educational records, such as transcripts, to another person or organization. It also allows the third party to share information about the student with the recipient. The Release of Medical Records form is used to authorize a third party, such as a healthcare provider or insurance company, to release a patient's medical records to another person or organization. It also allows the third party to share information about the patient with the recipient. Both forms must be completed and signed by the student or patient, or their legal guardian if they are a minor, in order to be valid. The form must also be signed by the person or organization that will be releasing the records.