Bill > S08371

This bill amends the education law to establish a specific process for releasing student education records to juvenile detention facilities under certain conditions. The bill defines key terms like "education records" (referencing federal privacy law), "educational agency" (including public schools and special education programs), and "juvenile detention facility" (covering various types of detention centers). Under the new provision, when a student is directed to a juvenile detention facility by a court order, the student's current educational agency can disclose educational records to the facility's educational program personnel without parental consent, but only if the student has not yet been adjudicated delinquent or convicted of a crime, the disclosure is solely for providing pre-adjudication services like education, and the receiving personnel agree in writing not to further disclose the information to third parties without consent. The bill also establishes strict guidelines for any potential re-disclosure of these records, ensuring they can only be shared with authorized individuals who are providing services to address the student's educational needs and in compliance with applicable state and federal privacy laws. The legislation aims to facilitate educational support for students in juvenile detention while maintaining important privacy protections.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8371