DEBA-AP Confidentiality

Any person working for or providing services to the district has a responsibility to protect the privacy of learners and their families.  This responsibility applies to time spent at school as well as away from school.  Questions from the general public concerning learners or staff should be referred to an administrator.

Federal Requirements

District employees and service providers must follow confidentiality requirements under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Pupil Protection and Rights Amendment (PPRA), Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Information Release

Information concerning learners shall only be released in accordance with the district’s policy on learner education records and privacy (FGA-AP).  Information concerning district employees, activities, and operations shall be released in accordance with the district’s policy on employee speech (DEBF-AP).

Violations

Employees that violate this policy may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal in accordance with law and district policy.

Open Records

Nothing in this policy shall be interpreted to limit a citizen's legal access to open records under North Dakota Century Code. 

Adopted: 04/04/23

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