Which records are being destroyed on July 15, 2026?

Temporary special education student records from 2020 are scheduled for destruction after July 15, 2026.

Are transcripts or medical records being destroyed?

No; transcripts, proof of graduation, and medical information are excluded from this destruction.

How can I get a copy of my child's records before they are destroyed?

Contact the Beardstown Special Education Department at 217-323-3665 ext. 2110 to request copies before July 15, 2026.

Public Notice — Beardstown

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Beardstown School District will destroy special education temporary student records from 2020 after July 15, 2026, per state retention rules. Permanent records and certain documents like transcripts or medical information are not included in this destruction.

Key Takeaways

Temporary special education files from 2020 will be destroyed after July 15, 2026
Permanent records are retained for 60 years
Transcripts, proof of graduation, and medical information are excluded
Request copies by contacting Special Education Dept. before destruction

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Other
City: Beardstown

If you don't respond

If you do nothing before July 15, 2026, temporary special education records from 2020 will be permanently destroyed and cannot be recovered.

What to do next

1
Request copies
Call Special Education Dept. at 217-323-3665 ext. 2110 before July 15, 2026 to obtain records.
2
Verify what is retained
Confirm that transcripts, proof of graduation, and medical records will not be destroyed.

Frequently asked questions

Which records are being destroyed on July 15, 2026?: Temporary special education student records from 2020 are scheduled for destruction after July 15, 2026.
Are transcripts or medical records being destroyed?: No; transcripts, proof of graduation, and medical information are excluded from this destruction.
How can I get a copy of my child's records before they are destroyed?: Contact the Beardstown Special Education Department at 217-323-3665 ext. 2110 to request copies before July 15, 2026.

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Legal terms in this notice

temporary records: Student files kept for a limited time after graduation, transfer, or withdrawal.
permanent records: Long-term student records retained for sixty years from graduation, transfer, or withdrawal.

Full Notice Text

Public Notice
As required by rule of the Illinois State Board of Education, 23ILL Admin Code 375.409c) this is to serve as notice that the Beardstown School District will be participating in the district's annual records destruction. Special education Student temporary records are required to be maintained for ive years following graduation, transfer o withdrawal. Permanent records are required to be maintained for sixty years from graduation, transfer or withdrawal. Based on this destruction schedule temporary iles from 2020 will be destroyed after July 15, 2026. This event does not include transcripts, proof of graduation or medical information.
If you would like a copy of these records before they are destroyed. Please contact the Special Education Department at 217-323-3665 ext. 2110.