Summarize the key components of HIPAA, FERPA,and IDEA.

In order for schoolcounselors to make sound ethical decisions, they must understand the importance of
three different Acts: HIPAA, FERPA,and IDEA. Schoolcounselors must also understand the
importance these three Acts play in their everyday roles in the schools.
Use the following websites to assist you with your paper. These websites cannot count as any of your
3 references.
You must find professional textbooks or journalarticles. It is recommended that you find
resources written specifically for counselors/schoolcounselors:
IDEA: http://idea.ed.gov?
HIPAA: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/index.html
FERPA: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/gen/guid/fpco/ferpa/index.html
Candidates will write a paper that covers the following:
I. Summarize the key components of HIPAA, FERPA,and IDEA. Include how eachAct relates to the
ethicaland legal rights of students and parents/guardians. (3 pages)
II. Compare and contrast HIPAA, FERPA,and IDEA. (1-2 pages)
III. Explain why schoolcounselors must understand HIPAA, FERPA,and IDEA. (1-2 pages)
The paper must be inAPA style and use at least 3 professional references.
No abstract is required, but a title page and reference page is mandatory. Use citations in the paper where
necessary.

Candidatesummarized the key
components ofHIPAA, FERPA,and
IDEA. Candidateexplained how
each relates to theethicaland legal
rights ofstudentsand parents/
guardians with regard to student
records. Candidatethoroughly and
clearly explained the key components.

Candidateclearly and thoroughly
compared and contrasted HIPAA,
FERPA,and IDEA. Criticalthinking
skills wereapparent in thecandidates
writing

Candidateexplained why school
counselors must understand HIPAA,
FERPA,and IDEA. Thisexplanation
was thorough and clear,and
considered multiple
angles/perspectives.

Candidateeffectively usedAPAstyle
and incorporated at least 3 professional
references. There were no grammatical
errors. The writingwasclear,concise,
and flowed well.

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