Claire E. Parsons Featured in Special Ed Connection Article on Student Behavior and FERPA

Bricker Graydon Wyatt K-12 education attorney, Claire E. Parsons, was recently featured in Special Ed Connection’s article, “When student behavior prompts evacuation, think before you speak.”

In the article, Claire discusses the privacy considerations school districts should evaluate when communicating with parents and community members following an evacuation prompted by student behavior. She emphasizes the importance of consulting legal counsel before disclosing information, carefully considering whether disclosure is necessary, and to avoid sharing information that could identify an individual student. When communication is warranted, Parsons recommends keeping messaging broad and centered on safety, available supports, and student privacy

You can view the article here.