The school nurse sent home an Authorization for Release of Confidential Information for me to sign. I was taken back by it at first. I did call a couple of family members for their input on it (one is a social worker & other works for school dept.).
The nurse requested for me to provide my daughter's Primary MD and specialist (s) phone #'s and fax #'s so she can obtain, release or share information. I do not agree with this and parents should think twice before one signs a form granting the school department access to your child's private medical records.
The school department does not need to obtain all medical records from doctors for an IEP or 504 plan. However, you can provide letters from your child's doctors for what they think needs to be implemented.
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Your children are lucky to have you. You stop and think and don't act quickly. I agree with you and parents shouldn't be giving school staff consent to seek information. This site is awesome keep up the great work.
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