Stevensville School District

STUDENTS

Receipt of Confidential Records

Pursuant to Montana law, the District may receive case records of the Department of Public Health and Human Services and its local affiliate, the county welfare department, the county attorney, and the court concerning actions taken and all records concerning reports of child abuse and neglect.  The District will keep these records confidential as required by law and will not include them in a student’s permanent file.

The Board authorizes the individuals listed below to receive information with respect to a District student who is a client of the Department of Public Health and Human Services:

  • Superintendent
  • Principal
  • Counselor

When the District receives information pursuant to law, the Superintendent will prevent unauthorized dissemination of that information.

Cross Reference:
3600 – 3600P Student Records

Legal Reference:
§ 41-3-205, MCA Confidentiality – disclosure exceptions

Policy History:
Adopted on: February 12, 2002
Reviewed on:
Revised on: July 10, 2012