Records Request and Retention

Records Retention and Privacy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulates disclosure of disability documentation and records maintained by  Disability Support Services (DSS). Information regarding a student鈥檚 disability diagnosis is handled confidentially in accordance with state and federal laws. Under FERPA, DSS professional staff are permitted to release information to a school official who has a legitimate educational interest that is specified in his or her position description, that is related to a student鈥檚 education, that is related to the discipline of a student, or by student request. Disability documentation and related records will be retained by Disability Support Services for seven (7) years from the last point of contact regarding the student.