NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS
Special Education records which have
been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement,
or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the
period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end
when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21,
or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County
School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services
as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or
eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful
to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security
benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may
request a copy of the records by requesting the records by email to
[email protected].