What should you do if a staff member asks about a student's disability?

What should you do if a staff member asks about a student's disability?

• A. Share the information if you know the student well.
• B. Not share and refer appropriately.
• C. Share only with other staff members in passing.
• D. Provide a written report to the staff member.

Answer: (B)

Disability information about a student is confidential and protected. Only share it with people who have a legitimate educational interest and with proper authorization. If a staff member asks, you should not disclose details; instead, state that you can’t share that information and refer them to the appropriate professional who handles Special Education, such as the student’s case manager or the IEP team chair. This protects the student’s privacy and aligns with school policies and laws like FERPA. If there’s a safety concern or parents give written consent to share, follow the proper procedures, but otherwise keep the information confidential and access it only through the designated channels.

Disability information about a student is confidential and protected. Only share it with people who have a legitimate educational interest and with proper authorization. If a staff member asks, you should not disclose details; instead, state that you can’t share that information and refer them to the appropriate professional who handles Special Education, such as the student’s case manager or the IEP team chair. This protects the student’s privacy and aligns with school policies and laws like FERPA. If there’s a safety concern or parents give written consent to share, follow the proper procedures, but otherwise keep the information confidential and access it only through the designated channels.