Chesapeake Public Schools will commence with the destruction of short-term student records from the 2020-2021 school year on July 1, 2026, per records retention schedules provided by the Library of Virginia in accordance with the Virginia Public Records Act § 42.1-85. This may include health information and special education records. Students no longer enrolled at Chesapeake Public Schools who wish to obtain a copy of their educational record should contact the last school attended by June 1, 2026, to process the request before the scheduled destruction date of July 1, 2026.
To learn more about how Chesapeake Public Schools protects student privacy by maintaining secure, accurate, and accessible educational records, visit our Records Management page.