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,Abuse and Neglected Child Reporting Act A state law intended to protect the health, safety, and best interests of the child in all
situations where the child is vulnerable to child abuse or neglect. It provides for reporting
and investigation.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 A federal law passed in 1990, and amended in 2008, that prohibits discrimination and
guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to
participate in mainstream American life - to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase
goods and services, and to participate in state and local gov't programs and services.
The Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 a state law with short and long term recommendations for providing comprehensive,
coordinated mental health prevention, early intervention, and treatment services for
children from birth to age 18. Law realizes that emotional and social development
significantly impact school readiness and academic success.
Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records A federal regulation that governs confidentiality for individuals (including minors) seeking
treatment for substance use disorders from federally assisted programs. It requires
consent of the minor prior to the disclosure of information from patient records if the
minor obtained treatment without parental consent. If parental consent is needed to
obtain treatment, consent from both the parent and minor is needed before disclosing
information from client records.
Erin's Law A state law requiring school districts to adopt and implement policy addressing sexual
abuse in children, including:
- age appropriate curriculum
- training for school personnel on child sexual abuse
- educational info to parents on the warning signs of abuse
- counseling and resources for students experiencing sexual abuse
- emotional and educational support for a child of abuse
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Replaced the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) with the following purposes
- advance equity for disadvantaged/high needs students
- teaching all students to high academic standards
- annual statewide assessments
- evidence-based interventions
- increase access to preschool
- positive change in lowest performing schools
- preparing migrant children for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive
employment
, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) A federal law that governs student confidentiality in schools. It requires that schools not
divulge, reveal or share any personally identifiable information about a student or his/her
family, unless it is with another school employee who needs the information to work with
the student. An exception is the publishing of student directory information.
Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education
records maintained by the school and have the right to request that a school correct
records that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) A federal law with goals to improve continuity of group and individual health insurance
coverage, combat waste and fraud in health insurance and health care delivery, improve
access to long-term care services, and simplify the administration of health insurance.
Illinois Administrative Code (IAC) - Title 23 Contains the state's administrative rules on education and cultural resources. Rules
pertaining to education are proposed by ISBE and approved by a subgroup of the Illinois
General Assembly called the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR)
Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code The law states that any person may request information from a developmental disability
or mental health facility relating to whether a minor has been admitted to the facility. The
law describes the rights of minors receiving inpatient and outpatient treatment in a
mental health facility, including their right to consent to counseling services. Overseen by
IL DHS
Illinois School Code This compilation of statues describes Illinois' policies and directives regarding powers
and duties of school boards and districts with respect to finances, health, and safety
programs, school records and reports, strategic planning, and administration of
programs. Contains information on school funding, roles of school personnel, and
information about general education and special education programming authorized
through ISBE.
Illinois School Student Records Act Describes the requirements for the maintenance and destruction of student records.
addresses the disclosure of records, the rights of parent and students to access records,
procedures for challenging the content of records, and penalties for noncompliance with
the law. Protects the disclosure of privileged or confidential communications, including
information communicated in confidence to a school social worker/intern.
EXAM | COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREP,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS, CORRECT ANSWERS
AND STUDY GUIDE
| GRADED A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
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,Abuse and Neglected Child Reporting Act A state law intended to protect the health, safety, and best interests of the child in all
situations where the child is vulnerable to child abuse or neglect. It provides for reporting
and investigation.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 A federal law passed in 1990, and amended in 2008, that prohibits discrimination and
guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to
participate in mainstream American life - to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase
goods and services, and to participate in state and local gov't programs and services.
The Children's Mental Health Act of 2003 a state law with short and long term recommendations for providing comprehensive,
coordinated mental health prevention, early intervention, and treatment services for
children from birth to age 18. Law realizes that emotional and social development
significantly impact school readiness and academic success.
Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records A federal regulation that governs confidentiality for individuals (including minors) seeking
treatment for substance use disorders from federally assisted programs. It requires
consent of the minor prior to the disclosure of information from patient records if the
minor obtained treatment without parental consent. If parental consent is needed to
obtain treatment, consent from both the parent and minor is needed before disclosing
information from client records.
Erin's Law A state law requiring school districts to adopt and implement policy addressing sexual
abuse in children, including:
- age appropriate curriculum
- training for school personnel on child sexual abuse
- educational info to parents on the warning signs of abuse
- counseling and resources for students experiencing sexual abuse
- emotional and educational support for a child of abuse
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Replaced the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) with the following purposes
- advance equity for disadvantaged/high needs students
- teaching all students to high academic standards
- annual statewide assessments
- evidence-based interventions
- increase access to preschool
- positive change in lowest performing schools
- preparing migrant children for responsible citizenship, further learning, and productive
employment
, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) A federal law that governs student confidentiality in schools. It requires that schools not
divulge, reveal or share any personally identifiable information about a student or his/her
family, unless it is with another school employee who needs the information to work with
the student. An exception is the publishing of student directory information.
Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the student's education
records maintained by the school and have the right to request that a school correct
records that they believe to be inaccurate or misleading.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) A federal law with goals to improve continuity of group and individual health insurance
coverage, combat waste and fraud in health insurance and health care delivery, improve
access to long-term care services, and simplify the administration of health insurance.
Illinois Administrative Code (IAC) - Title 23 Contains the state's administrative rules on education and cultural resources. Rules
pertaining to education are proposed by ISBE and approved by a subgroup of the Illinois
General Assembly called the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR)
Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code The law states that any person may request information from a developmental disability
or mental health facility relating to whether a minor has been admitted to the facility. The
law describes the rights of minors receiving inpatient and outpatient treatment in a
mental health facility, including their right to consent to counseling services. Overseen by
IL DHS
Illinois School Code This compilation of statues describes Illinois' policies and directives regarding powers
and duties of school boards and districts with respect to finances, health, and safety
programs, school records and reports, strategic planning, and administration of
programs. Contains information on school funding, roles of school personnel, and
information about general education and special education programming authorized
through ISBE.
Illinois School Student Records Act Describes the requirements for the maintenance and destruction of student records.
addresses the disclosure of records, the rights of parent and students to access records,
procedures for challenging the content of records, and penalties for noncompliance with
the law. Protects the disclosure of privileged or confidential communications, including
information communicated in confidence to a school social worker/intern.
