For children receiving treatment services, must I designate a liaison between the agency and the child's school?

For children receiving treatment services, must I designate a liaison between the agency and the child's school?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Only for autism
• D. Only if requested by the school

Answer: (A)

Coordinating with the child’s school is required when a child is in treatment services, and a designated liaison from the agency is the person who handles that coordination. The liaison is the main contact to share appropriate information (with proper consent), gather school records, and align treatment plans with the student’s educational needs, ensuring communication stays ongoing as placement or service needs change. This requirement applies to all children receiving treatment services, not just those with autism, and it isn’t something to wait for the school to request or to fulfill only in specific situations. So, you must designate a liaison between the agency and the child’s school.

Coordinating with the child’s school is required when a child is in treatment services, and a designated liaison from the agency is the person who handles that coordination. The liaison is the main contact to share appropriate information (with proper consent), gather school records, and align treatment plans with the student’s educational needs, ensuring communication stays ongoing as placement or service needs change. This requirement applies to all children receiving treatment services, not just those with autism, and it isn’t something to wait for the school to request or to fulfill only in specific situations. So, you must designate a liaison between the agency and the child’s school.