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Pawtucket committee approves state student health survey for grades 6–11, discusses opt‑out and data protections
Summary
The committee approved participation in the 2026 Rhode Island student health survey for grades 6–11, after state/URI staff explained anonymity, cell suppression and an opt‑out process for parents; members asked for parent access to the survey and reassurance about confidentiality and use of results.
The Pawtucket School Committee approved administration of the 2026 Rhode Island student health survey for grades 6–11 at the April 28 meeting, following a presentation from the state/URI representative about the survey’s purpose, data protections and participation thresholds.
Andrea, the URI administrator for the survey, told the committee the instrument is typically administered to students in grades 6–11 (12th grade participation is often low late in the year) and is used to collect anonymous data on adolescent health behaviors—including substance use, mental health…
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