Student Records

All Student Records, including special education and special services records (i.e., homebound, ELL, gifted/talented, etc.) are only maintained for five years following graduation, transfer, or withdrawal from Stafford County Public Schools. After five years, these records are destroyed in compliance with the Library of Virginia policy. If you believe any of these records may be needed in the future, we highly recommend obtaining copies before they are destroyed.

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Retention Schedules
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Retention Schedules

Records Retention Schedules are written standards for the retention and disposition of public records. These standards are based on the legal, fiscal, historical, and administrative value of the records. The Records Retention Schedule should be consulted during any records inventory process, any time the records are to be relocated, and any time records disposal is considered. The Library of Virginia is the state agency that regulates and approves records retention and disposal for all Virginia public agencies. All schools and departments are encouraged to review the records series and retention periods in the Records Retention Schedule and be guided by the requirements and qualifications that apply to your school's or department's records.

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