PUBLIC NOTICE

DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Notice is hereby given that Shelby County Schools Special Education Department intends to destroy special education records of former students who graduated, completed their school program, transferred, or withdrew from Shelby County Schools with the date of birth ending in 2000. Any former student who has reached 18 years of age may review and/or receive a copy of these records by contacting the Special Education Department by July 1, 2026. According to federal law, parents and guardians lose their right to review or obtain these records when their child (the student) reaches 18 years of age or starts attending a postsecondary institution, whichever occurs first. However, a parent of a child with a disability who is 18 years of age or older may retain parental rights, provided that the child has been determined to be legally incompetent or legally incapacitated.

In accordance with federal and state laws, special education records are maintained for five years after the student exits the special education program, graduates, transfers, or withdraws from Shelby County Schools. In accordance with State of Alabama Special Education guidelines, special education records that are not claimed by July 1, 2026 will be disposed of. A written request for records may be sent to the contact below. Please include the student’s name, birth date, date of graduation or date last attended on the request.

Kristie Robinson
Special Services Center
2284 CoRd 35
Pelham, AL 35124
Telephone: 205-682-5852
Fax: 205-682-5855

Please allow at least two weeks for preparation of records and be prepared to present a government issued photo ID for release of records.

Shelby County Reporter: July 26, Aug 2, 9, and 16 2026
2000 RECORDS