Union High School

Duchesne County School District will be destroying confidential special education records for students born in 1999. In accordance with federal statutes, each student’s records may be considered “no longer needed to provide educational services” and may be destroyed after the student turns 27. Unless otherwise requested by parents, guardians, or former students of legal age, special education records that meet the prescribed requirements will be destroyed on April 27, 2026. Several reasons exist for destroying these records. The most notable issue is the storage problem that would arise from keeping such bulky records indefinitely. Another reason is the need to maintain confidentiality when the continued existence of the outdated records serves little or no logical purpose. Finally, even for persons with legitimate interests in the student’s status, such outdated records may be misleading when considering current functioning. Parents, guardians, and former students of legal age may request copies of any special education records on file. Anyone with questions regarding this policy and its implementation may contact Jenn Tuckett at 435-725-4500.