HCPSS MPIA Request #2021-022

Requestor
Matt Levine
Requested Information
I would like the policy for who has access to Tienet and any other special Education student files. This should include all safeguards.
Date Received
Status
Complete
Response Notes

Responsive to this request, records in addition to those below related to the security/safeguards of the program are unable to be released under MPIA GP ยง 4-338, which requires a custodian to deny inspection of information about the security of an information system.

Responsive Documents
HCPSS Policy 9050 - Student Records
This policy governs access to all student records including records for students with disabilities (see specifically IV. Standards (D) within the policy as well as IV. Maintenance and Security of Student Records within the implementation procedures). Staff indicates Tienet documents are copied and placed in the student cumulative special education file that is part of the student record.

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