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Board approves updated policy on student confidentiality after debate over parental notification and judicial bypass language
Summary
The board approved a revised student confidentiality and notification policy (Policy 5.28) after a contested discussion about whether to add language referencing judicial bypass for minors seeking abortion-related care. An amendment to insert judicial-bypass language failed; separate language about handbook notices was adopted.
The Concord School District Board approved revisions to Policy 5.28 on student confidentiality and parent notification after extended discussion and competing amendment motions.
The policy review included two proposed amendments. One would reinsert a sentence requiring that the student handbook and nurse/guidance notices explain that the district may be required to disclose certain medical information to parents; the other would add language referencing judicial bypass provisions that…
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