Regarding sharing student information, what basis should you use?

Regarding sharing student information, what basis should you use?

• A. Need to know basis
• B. Share with all staff
• C. Share with students' families only
• D. Post on social media

Answer: (A)

Sharing student information should be on a need-to-know basis. Only people who have a legitimate educational interest and who need the information to support the student should receive it, and only the minimum details necessary should be shared. This protects privacy, helps meet legal requirements, and minimizes unnecessary disclosure. For example, a counselor or classroom teacher involved in supporting a student would receive relevant details to plan services, while staff not directly involved would not. Posting or sharing with everyone, with families beyond those directly involved, or putting confidential information on social media would breach privacy and isn’t appropriate.

Sharing student information should be on a need-to-know basis. Only people who have a legitimate educational interest and who need the information to support the student should receive it, and only the minimum details necessary should be shared. This protects privacy, helps meet legal requirements, and minimizes unnecessary disclosure. For example, a counselor or classroom teacher involved in supporting a student would receive relevant details to plan services, while staff not directly involved would not. Posting or sharing with everyone, with families beyond those directly involved, or putting confidential information on social media would breach privacy and isn’t appropriate.