1. Confidentiality in Schools: Answering the Necessary Questions

2. Why do staff have to be trained every year on the topic of confidentiality?
To comply with district, state, and federal guidelines:
FERPA: Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Section 504: Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Copyright Law
Code of Federal Regulations: 34 CFR, Parts 99, 300

3. What is the purpose of confidentiality laws?
a. To PROTECT the confidentiality of a student’s educational records b. To give parents the RIGHT TO INSPECT their student’s educational records

4. Who has the right to review/inspect educational records?
Parent
Eligible Student
School Officials with a Legitimate Educational Interest (including “receiving” districts)
Monitoring Teams
Courts or Personnel Acting on Behalf of the Courts

5. Parental Rule of Thumb:
How would I feel if my child was being discussed like this??

6. Where are “dangerous” places to breach confidentiality?
Teacher’s lounge
Bus Barn
Bathrooms
Wal-mart
Church
Can you think of others??

7. Please Remember:
Breaches of Confidentiality = Increased Liability… Loose Lips Sink Ships!!

8. If you have questions about your responsibility in protecting confidentiality, please contact: Kami Manley, Human Resources Director (520)

9. Confidentiality in Schools
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