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Confidentiality – FERPA, IDEA, NY Law, and More…

5/24/2023| Reference Number : 138.1| Legal, School Bus, Legislative/Regulatory | Confidentiality, FERPA, IDEA, New York | | Return|

For school bus contractors, proper access to and handling of confidential student information is important. This is especially true when dealing with special issues related to a child’s care. Businesses and school districts often struggle to balance the protection of student privacy with the disclosure of information necessary for student health and safety. This article discusses access to and protection of confidential information.

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