South Central Area Special Education Cooperative 

Destruction of Students Records

 

Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records In accordance with Public Law 105-17 and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the South Central Area Special Education Cooperative will destroy special education records that are no longer needed for the provision of special education. Specifically selected records of former special education students, those referred for evaluation or those who have exited the program (5 years ago) will be destroyed. The school corporation will maintain only directory information including the students, name, last known address and phone number, classes attended, attendance record, grade completed and year completed. Records with will be destroyed include test protocols and written reports, individualized education plans, individualized transition plans, and other educational documents relevant to providing the student a free appropriate public education during the time the student attended school. Please note that some information to be destroyed may be needed by the student in order to substantiate claims for social security and other benefits. All former students or legal guardians of former students who meet the age criteria noted above and who participated in special education programs in South Central Area Special Education Cooperative member districts who would like to retain these educational records should contact our office at 812-723-2089 prior to the 5 year deadline.