Schools to destroy unneeded records, but copies available
Parents of former DeKalb County students with special needs have until Oct. 31 to get copies of the documents that were used to provide a tailored education.
To comply with federal and state laws, the DeKalb County School District will destroy school records for recent graduates, the deceased and students who aged out of the system.
Parents and legal guardians or adult students can secure copies by contacting the Special Education Records Office at 678.676.1802.
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