About our work
The LRC provides legal technical assistance on law and policy related to health and wellness for school-aged children and adolescents. We conduct legal and policy research, develop resources, and conduct in-person and virtual training sessions for public health professionals, researchers, advocates, and policymakers. Our team has worked extensively in the areas of student health information privacy and data sharing; the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); laws impacting returning to school after concussion; school-based nutrition and physical activity; recess and physical activity; and absenteeism. We have worked collaboratively with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) for more than 10 years, and two of our attorneys serve on the Executive Committee of the Maryland State School Health Council.