PROCEDURES FOR STUDENT RECORDS CITING HIV/AIDS
Increasingly frequent reports and records of students with HIV/AIDS are being received, particularly in the pre-kindergarten programs. Physicians, parents, legal guardians, and agency officials are appraising M-DCPS teachers, principals, and other employees about students with HIV/AIDS. Some parents and legal guardians also are appraising M-DCPS of their own HIV/AIDS status.
- CONFIDENTIALITY OF DATA CONCERNING PERSONS ALLEGED TO HAVE HIV/AIDS MUST BE STRICTLY MAINTAINED.
- Staff should regard reports and records about HIV or AIDS as inappropriate for discussion, and must keep information about the HIV/AIDS status of an individual absolutely confidential. Staff may NOT seek medical data or any other confirmation or reports regarding students with HIV/AIDS.
- Medical records may have citations about HIV/AIDS or about medication unique to the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Administrators should identify medical records, attendance data, and any other statements/documentation containing HIV/AIDS citations to:
Ms. Lilia Garcia, Administrative Director
Division of Life Skills and Special Projects
Phone: 305-995-1912
- IN CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE AN HIV/AIDS STUDENT'S NATURAL PARENT(S) OR LEGAL GUARDIAN(S) SEEK(S) SCHOOL DISTRICT ASSISTANCE IN COPING WITH HIV/AIDS, AND AUTHORIZES SUCH DISCLOSURE, IMMEDIATE NOTIFICATION SHOULD BE GIVEN DIRECTLY TO THE HELP CENTER.
- Subsequent to disclosure authorization, when need for special district support of an HIV/AIDS student is determined by the HELP Center, procedures will be implemented immediately, and principals and worksite supervisors will be appraised.
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