Bill > SB575

This bill modifies existing Virginia law to require that when a minor student is being discharged from inpatient treatment, and the facility determines the discharge involves a potential threat of violence or requires additional educational services, portions of the discharge plan can be shared with the school's mental health professional or counselor. Before sharing any information, the facility must first provide reasonable notice to the parent about the types of information that would be shared and the parent's right to refuse the disclosure. Specifically, parents will be informed about what information might be shared, their ability to object to specific types of information being included or shared, and the timeframe in which they can provide written refusal. The bill aims to balance student safety and privacy by ensuring schools can be aware of potential risks or educational support needs while still giving parents control over the information shared about their child. This provision applies to both the initial discharge planning process and subsequent discharge planning by community services boards, creating a consistent approach for sharing sensitive information about minors' mental health and potential risks.

Education, Health and Social Services

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