SB138 Alabama 2015 Session

Under existing law, a juvenile court is required to notify the superintendent of the school district of a child, when the child is found delinquent for an act that would be a Class A or Class B felony. The juvenile court may notify the superintendent when a child is found delinquent for committing any other crime

This bill would allow a juvenile probation officer to share certain information and records relating to a child, excluding mental health and medical records, with school personnel for the limited purpose of promoting safety and enhancing education and rehabilitation services provided to the child

This bill would also provide that all shared information and records must remain confidential and provide immunity for the sharing or receipt of information in good faith

To amend Section 12-15-217, Code of Alabama 1975, to allow a juvenile probation officer to share certain information and records relating to a child, excluding mental health and medical records, with school personnel for limited purposes; to provide for the confidentiality of shared information and records; and to provide immunity.