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Legal Issues

School health services staff need to know school health-related laws, rules, and regulations to ensure the health and safety of students. The resources below include information about student health records, HIPAA and FERPA laws, and out-of-hospital do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders.  

Child Abuse and Neglect 

Do Not Resuscitate 

Documentation and Confidentiality 

HIPAA and FERPA 

Federal and State School Health Laws, Rules, and Regulations 

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Mailing Address

Texas School Health Program
PO Box 149347, MC 1945
Austin, TX 78756
United States