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5945 – Confidential Communications To School Personnel | Pennsylvania Law

Pennsylvania law protects student confidentiality with school personnel, allowing disclosures only with consent or for child protective services.

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Pennsylvania State Law

5945 – Confidential Communications To School Personnel

Pennsylvania Title 42 - Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 5945

Summary

Pennsylvania law Section 5945 protects the confidentiality of communications between students and certain school personnel, such as counselors and nurses, by generally prohibiting disclosure without consent. However, these professionals are still required to cooperate with child protective services. The law aims to balance student privacy with child safety obligations.

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In simple terms: Pennsylvania law protects student confidentiality with school personnel, allowing disclosures only with consent or for child protective services.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.