Relay requires that educational records be retained for specified periods of time to ensure the availability of critical records, comply with legal requirements, meet administrative needs, and eliminate unnecessary records.

• Education records are maintained by Relay in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

• Transcripts of academic records are permanently maintained.

• Relay retains education records for a minimum of five years after a student graduates or withdraws from the school.

• Education records may be kept for a longer duration if required by law or if there are other valid educational or administrative reasons.

• Education records that are no longer needed for their original purpose will be securely and confidentially destroyed.

• Relay will maintain a record of requests for and disclosures of student education records, including the names of individuals who requested or received the information and the purpose of the request or disclosure.