JHDB – Mental Health Screening Exemptions** (see the definition of “parent” for this section)

When an ESD conducts a mental health screening of all students in one or more classrooms, or all students in one or more grades, the ESD shall allow the parent, guardian or student to request that the student not participate in the mental health screening.

The ESD shall provide written notice at least two weeks prior to the mental health screening. The notice shall be mailed to students= last known address.

The notice shall:

1. Explain that either a student, parent or guardian has the right to request in writing that the student not participate in the mental health screening;
2. Explain that, on the day of the mental health screening the student, parent or guardian may request, orally or in writing, that the student not participate in the screening;
3. Explain who will administer the screening and who will have access to the results; and
4. Meet any other requirements established by the State Board of Education.

The results of the mental health screening shall not be included in the student’s educational records.

END OF POLICY

Legal Reference(s):

OAR 581-021-0030

OAR 581-021-0046(7)

HB 3474 (2013) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, 20 U.S.C. ’ 1232g (2011); Family Educational Rights and Privacy, 34 C.F.R. Part 99 (2011). Protection of Pupil Rights, 20 U.S.C. ’ 1232h (2006); Student Rights in Research, Experimental Programs and Testing, 34 C.F.R. Part 98 (2006).

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