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Standard 6

Standard # 6: Legal Issues.

School Services Professionals are aware of and have an understanding of local, state, and federal laws that affect schools and the educational process.


Performances

School Services Professionals:

1.    advocate for and promote the rights and privacy of children and families;
2.    demonstrate professionalism in working relationships with community agencies;

3. engage in activities which allow for collaboration with other staff and agencies to benefit students;

4. maintain accurate and appropriate documentation for procedural accuracy.


Knowledge

School Services Professionals have knowledge and understanding of;

1.    state laws and administrative rules that impact students and schools;
2.    federal laws and regulations that impact students and schools;
3.    the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act;
4.    civil and criminal liability laws as related to students and schools.




Dispositions

School Services Professionals believe and are committed to:

1.    protecting the legal rights of students through enforcing state statutes related to child abuse;

2. protecting the privacy rights of students and families through adherence to the Federal Education and Privacy Act;

3. recognition of personal limitations in interpreting education and public health laws.



Related Indiana Standards for School Counseling Professionals




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