GCPS follows Schedule 21, the Records Retention and Disposition Schedule, required of the Library of Virginia. Annually, GCPS sends off student records for scanning. Short-term records (including special education documents) are maintained for five years after the student graduates or withdraws. Long-term records are scanned and maintained electronically for 75 years after the student graduates or withdraws. For questions about scholastic records, please call 804-556-5601.