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House amends student-privacy bill to require prompt parental notice unless prohibited by law
Summary
Lawmakers amended House Bill 57 to clarify that when a school employee believes a situation poses a serious threat to a student, the parent or guardian must be notified 'without delay' unless disclosure is otherwise prohibited by law; members debated exceptions for children in Division of Family Services custody.
Representative Shirley D. Jensen on Tuesday introduced House Bill 57, the Educational Rights and Privacy Act, saying it restores classroom flexibility after the prior session's changes to student-privacy law and clarifies when educators may engage with students without risking violation. Jensen said the amendment aims to prevent overly broad restrictions that could inhibit teachers, presenters and classroom discussion.
During floor consideration, Representative Mortimer moved an amendment to change page 3 so that "if a school employee believes that a situation…
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