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Padlet Slide #11 Recommendations / Best Practices for Compliance:

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Padlet Slide #11 Recommendations / Best Practices for Compliance:

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• Obtain written consent from clients before disclosing any confidential information.
• Stay up-to-date on the legal and ethical requirements for school counselors.
• Regularly review and update policies and procedures related to confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Ensure that all staff members are trained on the legal and ethical requirements for school counselors.
• Create a safe and welcoming environment for students to discuss sensitive topics.
• Seek consultation from colleagues or legal experts when faced with complex or uncertain situations.

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Padlet Slide #10 Personal Connection to the Legal and Ethical Standards:

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Padlet Slide #10 Personal Connection to the Legal and Ethical Standards:

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As a school counselor, understanding the legal and ethical principles that govern my profession has allowed me to provide the best possible care to my clients while protecting their privacy and welfare. I am grateful for the guidance provided by these principles, which have helped me to navigate complex situations and make informed decisions.

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• American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Code of Ethics: Section A.2.c requires school counselors to protect students' confidential information unless legal requirements demand that confidential information be revealed.

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Padlet Slide #8 Risk Management Strategies:

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Padlet Slide #8 Risk Management Strategies:

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• Obtain written consent from the client before disclosing any confidential information.
• Regularly review and update policies and procedures related to confidentiality and mandated reporting.
• Ensure that all staff members are trained on the legal and ethical requirements for school counselors.

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Padlet Slide #7 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule:

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Padlet Slide #7 Local Administrative Law/Policy/Rule:

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• The Austin Independent School District Counseling Handbook: Outlines the district's policies and procedures regarding confidential information, mandated reporting, and ethical conduct for school counselors.

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Padlet Slide #6 Federal Regulation or Mandate:

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Padlet Slide #6 Federal Regulation or Mandate:

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• The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA): Requires school counselors to ensure that students with disabilities receive appropriate counseling services.

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• Tarasoff v. Regents of the University of California: Established that mental health professionals have a duty to warn potential victims if their client presents a serious danger of violence.
• Jaffee v. Redmond: Recognized the existence of a psychotherapist-patient privilege, which protects confidential communications between a counselor and their client.

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Padlet Slide #4 Statute and Administrative Law:

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Padlet Slide #4 Statute and Administrative Law:

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• Texas Health and Safety Code § 611.004: Requires school counselors to report a student's intent to harm themselves or others to the appropriate authorities.
• Texas Administrative Code § 681.43: Provides guidelines for school counselors' ethical conduct and outlines the standards for counseling services.

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Padlet Slide #3 Federal and State Constitutional Laws:

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Padlet Slide #3 Federal and State Constitutional Laws:

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• The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution: Protects students' right to privacy, including their right to confidential communications with school counselors.
• Texas Family Code § 261.201: Mandates that school counselors report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.
• Texas Education Code § 38.004: Provides school counselors with immunity from liability for good faith reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect.

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In Texas, the governing agency for school counselors is the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA is responsible for setting standards and guidelines for school counselors and ensuring that they comply with state and federal laws related to student welfare.

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As a practicing school counselor in Texas, I have chosen to investigate the legal and ethical principles surrounding the disclosure of confidential information in counseling. My audience for this guide is fellow school counselors and mental health professionals who work with children and adolescents.