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Board implements updated health and nondiscrimination policies immediately; first reads scheduled for time‑out and drug policies
Summary
At its March 24 meeting the Bridgeport Board of Education suspended a bylaw and approved immediate implementation of updated health/medical‑records and nondiscrimination policies.
At the March 24 meeting the Bridgeport Board of Education voted to suspend a bylaw and immediately adopt updated policies on student health/medical records and nondiscrimination.
The updates and votes
- Health/medical records: The board approved adding a K‑policy (5125) under the district health records section to clarify handling of medical information. New language references the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and includes a sample HIPAA‑compliant authorization form for release of health information. The policy replaces a named staff contact with a role title (School Health Supervisor) to avoid outdated personal names.
- Nondiscrimination policy and…
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