Policy 3620 - Transfer of Student Records

Transfer of Student Records

Receiving School
Within 14 days after enrolling a transfer student, the School shall request directly from the student’s previous school a certified copy of his or her record and exercise due diligence in obtaining the copy of the record requested.

Forwarding School
A certified copy of the permanent or cumulative file of any student and the file containing special education records of any student shall be forwarded by mail, or electronically, to a local educational agency or accredited school in which the student seeks to or intends to enroll within ten days after receipt of a written or electronic request, except as provided in Policy 3610 Records of Missing Children. The files that are forwarded must include information concerning violent or disruptive behavior or disciplinary action, however, such information shall be contained in a sealed envelope, marked as “confidential” and addressed to the principal or other administrator of the receiving school.

 

 

Cross References:
§ 3570 - 3570P Student Records
§ 3610 Records of Missing Children

 

Legal References:
I.C. § 18-4511 School Duties — Records of Missing Child — Identification upon Enrollment — Transfer of Student Records
I.C. § 33-209 Attendance at Schools —Transfer of Student Records — Duties

 

Policy History:
Adopted on: 6/14/2021
Revised on:
Reviewed on: