Notice of Destruction of Special Education Records 6/30/23

This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Hanover Public Schools' intent to destroy the Special Education records of students who are no longer receiving Special Education services as of/prior to 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the School District otherwise by August 1, 2023.

Special Education records which have been collected by the Hanover Public Schools related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or provision of Special Education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for a period of seven years after Special Education services have ended. Special Education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, moves from the district or completes their educational program at age 22.

After seven years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but they may be useful to parents/guardians or former students in applying for Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. 

The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request records by calling the Hanover Public Schools Office of Student Services at 781-878-0786, ext. 5006, or in writing to Office of Student Services, 188 Broadway, Hanover, MA 02339

If records are older than seven years, they may have already been destroyed. Please call or inquire in writing.