1908.4, CODE, Georgia Professional Standards Commission, Ethics Standard 7 Confidential Information

This module on the Georgia Code of Ethics for Educators is focused on paraprofessionals.  It has a video, a text lesson, a short quiz with scenarios for choosing the appropriate action, and a resource listing.

As a paraprofessional in Georgia public schools, it is important that you understand the ethical expectations of your position.

Standard 7 of the State of Georgia Code of Ethics addresses Confidential Information.

It specifically says An educator shall comply with state and federal laws and state school board policies relating to the confidentiality of student and personnel records, standardized test material and other information.

Unethical conduct includes but is not limited to: 

1. Sharing of confidential information concerning student academic and disciplinary records, health and medical information, family status and/or income, and assessment/testing results unless disclosure is required or permitted by law; 

2. Sharing of confidential information restricted by state or federal law; 

3. Violation of confidentiality agreements related to standardized testing including copying or teaching identified test items, publishing or distributing test items or answers, discussing test items, violating local school system or state directions for the use of tests or test items, etc.; and 

4. Violation of other confidentiality agreements required by state or local policy.