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Elisabeth Lambert: Wisconsin schools must strike balance on student privacy

ent privacy. 

Fortunately, there is a workable solution. Under federal law, schools are prohibited from releasing “personally identifiable information” about students. That means that schools can share records, data and information with the public, so long as they make sure to redact any language or details that can be tied to an individual student.

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Howard Marklein: Meaningful work on mental health

One of the underlying issues in this discussion is the reality that behavioral health is not profitable. Hospitals and other mental health providers have not expanded their services, especially in rural areas, as these services are not self-sustaining. The Crisis Now model and changes to statute address some of these concerns and we know that the state must play a financial role.

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Elisabeth Lambert: Wisconsin schools must strike balance on student privacy

ent privacy. 

Fortunately, there is a workable solution. Under federal law, schools are prohibited from releasing “personally identifiable information” about students. That means that schools can share records, data and information with the public, so long as they make sure to redact any language or details that can be tied to an individual student.

Read More »

Howard Marklein: Meaningful work on mental health

One of the underlying issues in this discussion is the reality that behavioral health is not profitable. Hospitals and other mental health providers have not expanded their services, especially in rural areas, as these services are not self-sustaining. The Crisis Now model and changes to statute address some of these concerns and we know that the state must play a financial role.

Read More »

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