08/13/2026
Skidmore ISD NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS:
Notice is hereby given that in accordance with 34 C.F.R. §300.573, Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District intends to destroy the records of all students who have not had any recorded action with Skidmore-Tynan ISD Special Education at the end of five (5) years. Special Education records that have been collected by the Skidmore Independent School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education to students in the district must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, completes his/her educational program at age 22, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District’s intent to destroy the special education records of students who received special education prior to the 2020-2021 school year. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for Social Security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records in writing by August 27, 2026, to the Special Education Services Department at 224 W. Main St., Skidmore, Texas 78389 or in person at 224 W. Main St, Skidmore, Texas. Legally issued identification must be provided to verify the requester’s identity and right to access the records. If no student, parent, or guardian responds to this public notice, the school district will assume consent to destroy the entire special education record specific to the student. These records will be destroyed on September 4, 2026.
For more information or to seek assistance in understanding this notice, contact L. Amber Hillis, Educational Diagnostician, at 361-287-3426, ext. 2007. See less