603 CMR, § 49.06 - Confidentiality of Records
(1) A principal may
not disclose information from a student record of a target or aggressor to a
parent unless the information is about the parent 's own child.
(2) A principal may disclose a determination
of bullying or retaliation to a local law enforcement agency under
603 CMR 49.05
without the consent of a student or his or her parent . The principal shall
communicate with law enforcement officials in a manner that protects the
privacy of targets, student witnesses, and aggressors to the extent practicable
under the circumstances.
(3) A
principal may disclose student record information about a target or aggressor
to appropriate parties in addition to law enforcement in connection with a
health or safety emergency if knowledge of the information is necessary to
protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals as provided in
603 CMR 23.07(4)(e)
and
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CFR 99.31(a)(10) and
99.36.
603 CMR 49.06(3) is limited to instances in which the principal has determined
there is an immediate and significant threat to the health or safety of the
student or other individuals. It is limited to the period of emergency and does
not allow for blanket disclosure of student record information. The principal
must document the disclosures and the reasons that the principal determined
that a health or safety emergency exists.
Notes
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