603 CMR 23.00:

Student Records

Section:

23.01: Application of Rights
23.02: Definition of Terms
23.03: Collection of Data: Limitations and Requirements
23.04: Personal Files of School Employees
23.05: Privacy and Security of Student Records
23.06: Destruction of Student Records
23.07: Access to Student Records
23.08: Amending the Student Record
23.09: Appeals
23.10: Notification
23.11: Monitoring
23.12: Severance Clause
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Most Recently Amended by the Board of Education: August 15, 2006

603 CMR 23.00 is promulgated by the Board of Education pursuant to its powers under M.G.L. c.71, § 34D which directs that "the board of education shall adopt regulations relative to the maintenance of student records by the public elementary and secondary schools of the commonwealth," and under M.G.L. c. 71, § 34F which directs that "the board of education shall adopt regulations relative to the retention, duplication and storage of records under the control of school committees, and except as otherwise required by law may authorize the periodic destruction of any such records at reasonable times." 603 CMR 23.00 was originally promulgated on February 10, 1975, and was reviewed and amended in June, 1995. 603 CMR 23.00 is in conformity with federal and state statutes regarding maintenance of and access to student records, and are to be construed harmoniously with such statutes.

23.12: Severance Clause

The provisions of 603 CMR 23.00 are severable and should any section be found upon judicial review to exceed the authority of the State Board of Education, the remaining sections shall not be affected.

Regulatory Authority:
603 CMR 23.00: M.G.L. c. 71, 34D, 34E.

Disclaimer:
For an official copy of these regulations, please contact the State House Bookstore, at 617-727-2834 or visit Massachusetts State Bookstore .

Last Updated: August 9, 2021