What action could violate a child's privacy in a special education context?

• A. Sending educational articles to parents
• B. Providing a list of contacts with similar needs to parents
• C. Asking families to contribute to fundraising events
• D. Notifying parents of proposed legislation affecting services

Answer: (B)

Providing a list of contacts with similar needs to parents can violate a child's privacy because it may involve sharing personal and sensitive information about other children without their consent. In the context of special education, confidentiality is a fundamental principle protected by laws like the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). This law ensures that personally identifiable information about students with disabilities is kept confidential. Sharing this type of information can expose families and students to unwanted attention or discrimination, compromising the privacy rights that are essential in educational settings.

In contrast, sharing educational articles, discussing legislation, or asking for contributions does not inherently involve disclosing sensitive, identifiable personal information about specific students, making it less likely to infringe upon privacy rights.