May 22, 2023 - Attention Parents/Guardians, Former Students, Eligible (Adult) Students:
Special Education records that have been collected by the TIMPSON ISD 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 a period of five years after Special Education services have ended for the student. This requirement has changed from seven years to five years based on the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and TISD’s updated records retention schedule. Special Education services end when the student no longer is eligible for services, graduates, completes his or her educational program at age 22, or moves from the district.
This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of TISDs intent to destroy the Special Education records of students who are no longer receiving Special Education services as of the end of the 2015-16 school year. 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 they 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 the records in writing or in person at the following address:
Timpson ISD
Attn: Dana Lawrence
Special Education Department
P. O. Drawer 370
Timpson, Texas 75975
Requests for records must be received by Monday, June 12, 2023
