A California Guide for Sharing Student Health and Education Information

The goal of A California Guide for Sharing Student Health and Education Information is to strengthen and expand partnerships between education agencies and school-based health programs. This guide provides an overview of the laws that relate to sharing student/patient information (HIPAA, FERPA and California State Law), as well as best practices and resource materials for schools and health providers.

  • “I want to be a good partner to the teachers and school leaders we work with but still be compliant with health care laws so we can stay open and serve our students.”

  • “I need to keep all students on campus safe, and having information empowers me to make the best decisions to keep all students on campus safe.”
  • “Keeping confidentiality helps me build close relationships with students and families, but sometimes it would help if I could talk with school staff.”

  • “I need to make sure the student’s health needs are met. Sometimes I need to be able to share information with the School Based Health Care providers.”

  • “How do I know the information I share with an adult won’t get spread around campus?”

  • "I don’t have to take time off work to talk to multiple providers. My child gets comprehensive health care at their school."