Salem Public Schools Issues Special Education Records Notice

SALEM, MA — In compliance with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulation 603 CMR 23.06 (3), Salem Public Schools intends to destroy the Special Education records of former students who meet one of the following criteria: Graduated, transferred, withdrew, or terminated from Salem Public Schools Special Education programs or services on or before June 30, 2018.

Why are these records being destroyed?

In accordance with state and federal laws, school districts are required to destroy these records after a period of seven years following the conclusion of Special Education services.

How to Obtain Records:

Any parent/guardian (with permission from their adult child) or eligible student can obtain their student's Special Education record before it is destroyed.

To arrange to pick up records, please contact the Special Education Department within 30 days of this notice at: 978-740-1249.

All unclaimed student records meeting the above criteria will be destroyed after the Nov. 15, 2026, deadline date.