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SB 915 Student records; limitations on access thereto.

Introduced by: Benjamin J. Lambert III | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Student records; disclosure.  Provides that the principal or his designee may disclose identifying information from a pupil's scholastic record for the purpose of furthering the ability of the juvenile justice system to effectively serve the pupil prior to adjudication. Identifying information may be disclosed to attorneys for the Commonwealth, court services units, juvenile detention centers or group homes, mental and medical health agencies, state and local children and family service agencies, and the Department of Juvenile Justice and to the staff of such agencies.  This bill is identical to HB 2631.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Student records; Serious or Habitual Offenders Comprehensive Action Program (SHOCAP). Provides that school personnel are authorized to disclose identifying information from a student's education records to members of the SHOCAP committee and the staff of member agencies for the purpose of furthering the ability of the juvenile justice system to effectively serve the student prior to adjudication.