Public heard on 2018
still receive the credit.
Terrasa commented on state legislation that would allow sharing of data between the school system and the county’s health department. The councilwoman expressed concern about ensuring student privacy when collecting health data, as well as maintaining student privacy as that data is being shared.
Board of Education student member Anna Selbrede expressed similar privacy concerns, stating that the board opposed the bill.
The county’s health officer, Maura Rossman, emphasized the importance of sharing certain data to improve student health.
Some data, she said, is allowed to be shared under federal law — it is deemed “deidentified” data because it can’t be linked back to any specific individual.
“Student achievement and wellness are inextricably linked,” Rossman said. “In an era of data-driven decision-making and accountability, the ability of public health officials to access relevant health data from our schools and education agencies is of the utmost importance in ensuring the health of our community and especially children.”
The General Assembly session in Annapolis begins on Jan. 10.
Howard’s delegation will also hold a public hearing in early 2018 to hear testimony on statewide issues. No date for that meeting has been announced. kmagill@baltsun.com
Terrasa commented on state legislation that would allow sharing of data between the school system and the county’s health department. The councilwoman expressed concern about ensuring student privacy when collecting health data, as well as maintaining student privacy as that data is being shared.
Board of Education student member Anna Selbrede expressed similar privacy concerns, stating that the board opposed the bill.
The county’s health officer, Maura Rossman, emphasized the importance of sharing certain data to improve student health.
Some data, she said, is allowed to be shared under federal law — it is deemed “deidentified” data because it can’t be linked back to any specific individual.
“Student achievement and wellness are inextricably linked,” Rossman said. “In an era of data-driven decision-making and accountability, the ability of public health officials to access relevant health data from our schools and education agencies is of the utmost importance in ensuring the health of our community and especially children.”
The General Assembly session in Annapolis begins on Jan. 10.
Howard’s delegation will also hold a public hearing in early 2018 to hear testimony on statewide issues. No date for that meeting has been announced. kmagill@baltsun.com
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