Written Consent to Access Public Insurance (Medicaid)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requires school districts to obtain parental consent before disclosing information about a student in order to access public insurance (Medicaid).

• The school district must provide a written notification to parent/guardian prior to asking for informed written consent the first time public insurance (Medicaid) is accessed.
• Written notification must be provided to parent/guardian annually thereafter.

Current forms and guidance are listed below:

• EI Written Notice and Consent Forms
  
• Written Notice to Parent, Proposed Use of Public Insurance by School District/ECSE Program
  
• Written Consent to Access Public Insurance (Medicaid)
  
• Parental Consent for Families Infographic
  
• Parental Consent for Families Infographic - Spanish Language Version (Courtesy of Hillsboro School District)

Contact:

Jennifer Dundon, Operations & Policy Analyst