§ 300.610 Confidentiality.

Plain English summary

This section requires the Secretary of Education to take appropriate action to protect the confidentiality of personally identifiable data, information, and records collected or maintained by the Secretary, SEAs, and LEAs under IDEA Part B. Protection must align with section 444 of GEPA and the requirements set forth in §§ 300.611 through 300.627. It establishes a broad confidentiality obligation across all levels of the educational system.

Key requirements

• The Secretary takes appropriate action, in accordance with section 444 of GEPA, to ensure the protection of the confidentiality of any personally identifiable data, information, and records collected or maintained by the Secretary and by SEAs and LEAs pursuant to Part B of the Act
• Protection must be consistent with §§ 300.611 through 300.627

Affected parties

• Secretary of Education
• State Educational Agencies (SEAs)
• Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)

Official source

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-300/section-300.610