When sharing a student's records with current or outside providers, which principle should guide the educational diagnostician's actions regarding privacy?

• A. Disclose only with parent consent and for the purposes of education
• B. Share broadly with all school staff without consent
• C. Post on a public portal for transparency
• D. Withhold all information to protect privacy

Answer: (A)

Protecting student privacy is the guiding principle when sharing records. Disclosing information should occur only with parent consent and only for education-related purposes, ensuring that the data goes to individuals who need it to support the student’s learning. This minimizes unnecessary access and aligns with how educational records are protected under laws like FERPA. Sharing broadly with all staff or posting information publicly would violate privacy, and withholding all information would prevent appropriate evaluation and support. In practice, you share with outside providers or other schools when there’s consent or a legitimate educational interest, keeping disclosures focused and necessary.