Up for deletion
Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
Descriptor Term:
6.406
04/05/21
Student Psychological
Rescinds:
Issued:
Services
6.406
12/03/18
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The director of schools will develop a program for making psychological services available to all
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students. I This program shall cooperate with other agencies in consultative screening and assessment
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services.
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No school personnel shall conduct any mental health screenings, except as provided by law.²
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School counselors shall respect the right of privacy of the students they counsel. Confidentiality shall
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be maintained by the counselor except:
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1.
Where there is a clear and present danger to the student or other persons;
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2. To consult with another psychologist when it is in the best interests of the student; or
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When the student and/or parent waives this privilege in writing.
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When a counselor is in doubt about what information to release in a judicial proceeding, the counselor
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shall consult with the board attorney.
Legal References
Cross References
1. TRR/MS 0520-01-03-.08
Testing Programs 4.700
2.
TCA 49-2-124
Version Date: May 17, 2021

## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 6.406 | Issued Date: 04/05/21 |
|  | Student Psychological Services | Rescinds: 6.406 | Issued: 12/03/18 |