What is the term for state regulations specifying time periods for storage and disposal of public records?

The term that refers to state regulations specifying time periods for storage and disposal of public records is 'Record retention schedules.' These schedules outline how long different types of records should be kept before they can be legally destroyed or archived. They ensure compliance with legal requirements and help organizations manage their records efficiently, maintaining only what is necessary and relevant for operations while also adhering to legal obligations.

Public disclosure laws, while related to the accessibility of records by the public, do not specifically address the timelines for retaining or disposing of records. Archive management policies focus more on the organization and storage of records that are kept long-term but do not specifically dictate the timeframes for retention. Document preservation rules may deal with the methods used to protect and maintain the integrity of documents but do not focus on the specified periods for storage and disposal as retention schedules do.