This resource explains what information each law protects, when information can be disclosed, how the laws are similar and different, and how they interact with state privacy laws. It was developed by the School Based Health Alliance in partnership with the National Center for Youth Law to provide guidance to school-based health centers about navigating federal privacy laws that apply to both education and healthcare entities (HIPAA and FERPA).
Students
As more schools offer on-site treatment and referrals to community-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, it is important to understand applicable federal privacy laws (FERPA, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2). The resources within this section are meant to clarify the interplay between these federal privacy laws and when they apply.