Legal and Ethical

The links on this page lead to information regarding educational laws and rules of interest to Indiana's student service professionals and stakeholders.

• Article 4, Indiana's Student Services Rule
• Contact your Indiana Legislator
• Indiana Laws & Rules
• Laws & Rules of Interest to Indiana School Counselors
• Laws that Cite Parent Rights and Responsibilities
• Ethical Standards for School Counselors
• Ethical Tips for School Counselors

Child Abuse & Neglect

• Child Abuse & Neglect Laws
• Duty to Warn
• IC 31-33-5 Duty to Report Child Abuse or Neglect
• IC 31-33-7 Receipt of Reports of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect
• Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS)
• Local DCS Offices

Legislation

• Legislative Affairs at the National Level
• Legislative Affairs at the State Level
• Privileged Communication, School Counselors (IC 20-28-10-17)
• Privileged Communication, Social Workers

Special Education & 504 Plans

• Article 7
• Navigating the Course of Article 7
• Section 504

• Students with Disabilities: Preparing for Postsecondary Education

Student Records & Privacy of Student Information

• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Forum Guide to Protecting the Privacy of Student Information: State and LEA’s, 2004
• GED Records
• Records - School Retention Schedule
• Students Records from Closed Schools or Institutions
• Student Records from Private Career Schools