Section 1507.140  Maintenance of Records

a)         State of Illinois High School Diploma records completed by candidates after December 31, 2013, are the records of the ROE for the county of the candidate's residence at the time of completion. Records will be maintained by the ROE.

b)         State of Illinois High School Diploma records completed by candidates before January 1, 2014, are the records of the ROE for the county where testing was completed. Records will be maintained by the ICCB through a statewide system.

c)         State of Illinois High School Diploma records completed in Cook County are the records of the ICCB. Records will be maintained by the ICCB through a statewide system.

d)         State of Illinois High School Diploma records completed through the Illinois Department of Corrections' facilities are the records of the ICCB. Records will be maintained by the ICCB through a statewide system.

e)         ROEs may request that the ICCB review backup records, when available, to assist in locating candidates' records.

f)         ICCB will approve access to technology systems utilized in relation to high school equivalency testing and the provision of transcripts and diplomas. Access will only be granted to ICCB staff performing high school equivalency duties at ICCB, ICCB funded adult education programs, Regional Offices of Education, and the Illinois Department of Corrections. Access will be limited to the candidates in the user's jurisdiction.