This new Toolkit and Webinar Series explains how two federal data privacy laws – the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule – might apply in different school-behavioral health partnerships.
As education and behavioral health partners come together to improve access to services for children, youth and families, it is necessary to consider the importance of information-sharing to facilitate care, and the importance of privacy to maintain confidentiality and build trust.
Please review the toolkit and webinar recordings to learn more. Note that both offer information, not legal advice. Be sure to consult with your legal counsel when making decisions related to the law.