FERPA: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act - Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records and gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's records
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information, particularly relevant for health-related risk assessments
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Federal law ensuring equal opportunities and accommodations for young persons with disabilities in risk assessment processes
Title IX: Education Amendments law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs and activities, must be considered in risk assessment criteria
CAPTA: Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act - Federal law providing requirements for identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect risks
State Child Protection Laws: Varies by state - Specific requirements for protecting minors, including reporting obligations and safety standards
State Education Requirements: State-specific regulations governing educational institutions' obligations in assessing and managing student risks
State Health Guidelines: State-specific health department requirements for youth risk assessment and management in various settings
Mandatory Reporting Laws: Legal requirements for reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or serious risks to appropriate authorities
Age of Consent Laws: State-specific laws determining when young persons can legally consent to various activities and when parent/guardian approval is required
Data Protection Standards: Requirements for securing and protecting sensitive information collected during risk assessments, including digital and physical records
Record Retention Requirements: Legal obligations regarding how long risk assessment records must be maintained and how they should be stored
