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Fayette County Schools to Destroy Old Special Ed Records | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools is set to destroy old special education and Section 504 records — but don’t panic, it’s legal and necessary. Special ed records for students born before June 30, 1997, will vanish on July 15, 2026; Section 504 files for those born between Jan 1, 1990, and Dec 31, 2003, are scheduled for August 3, 2026. All destruction follows FERPA and state rules, with secure methods used to erase sensitive data like grades and medical info. If you need copies, act fast — contact the Special Education or Section 504 offices before the deadlines. This is an annual cleanup, so…
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