Relating to personnel files kept for faculty members at institutions of higher education.

Restricts number of personnel files concerning faculty members that community college may maintain. Provides that faculty member may respond to information in personnel files. Prohibits community college or public university from basing evaluation of faculty member on information from personnel files other than authorized personnel files. Permits faculty member to bring action for damages or other equitable relief against community college or individuals who participate in evaluation in violation of prohibition. Becomes operative January 1, 2018.