Maine Statutes
§ 20-A §4008 — Privileged communications
1.Definitions.
As used in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings.
2.Privileged communication.
A school counselor or school social worker may not be required, except as provided by this section, to divulge or release information gathered during a counseling relation with a client or with the parent, guardian or a person or agency having legal custody of a minor client. A counseling relation and the information resulting from it shall be kept confidential consistent with the professional obligations of the counselor or social worker.
3.Exceptions.
This section shall not apply to the extent that disclosure of information is necessary:
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Legislative History
PL 1981, c. 693, §§5, 8 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 485, §21 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 781, §1 (AMD). PL 1983, c. 806, §42 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 396, §§1-3 (AMD).
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