The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction provides guidance to school districts and public libraries on the management of public records. Further, members of the public are able to inspect or obtain copies of most public records maintained by the Department of Public Instruction with the exception of certain types of school records which are exempted under Wisconsin state law.
Wisconsin Public Records Law
Laws Related to Student Records
- FERPA - Family Rights and Privacy Act Information
- Wis. Stats. 118.125, Pupil Records
Retention Schedules for Schools and Libraries
- Wisconsin Records Retention Schedule for School Districts
- Records Retention Schedule for Wisconsin Public Libraries and Library Systems
Resources
- How to Order GED/HSED Transcripts and Credentials
- Protecting Student Privacy in Wisconsin
- Confidentiality, Consent, and Student Records
Additional Assistance
- Email questions about records management to records@dpi.wi.gov