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DocuSign Envelope ID:43AE855E-F337-42FD-9D72-E26B8322A5F5 <br /> E. Records and Confidentiality of Student Information <br /> I. DSS agrees that any student records obtained in the course of providing services under <br /> this agreement shall be subject to the confidentiality and disclosure provisions of <br /> applicable federal and state statutes and regulations, and OCS policies. The Social <br /> Worker shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and OCS policies, including <br /> but not limited to laws, regulations and policies regarding access to confidential student <br /> records. The Social Worker may have access to confidential student records or to any <br /> personally identifiable information of any OCS student only to the extent allowed under <br /> the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and applicable OCS policies <br /> and procedures, which require either a legitimate educational interest or written consent <br /> from the parent/adult student before records may be viewed. Nothing in this agreement <br /> provides the Social Worker, DSS or its agents the right of access to any individual <br /> student's records. All student records shall be kept in a secure location preventing access <br /> by unauthorized individuals. The Social Worker shall not forward to any person other <br /> than the parent/adult student or OCS any student record, including, but not limited to, the <br /> student's identity, without the written consent of the parent/adult student and OCS. Upon <br /> termination of this Agreement, the Social Worker shall turn over to OCS all student <br /> records of OCS students to whom the Social Worker has provided services under this <br /> Agreement. <br /> F. In General <br /> 1. This MOU shall be reviewed at least annually, prior to June 1 and may be terminated by <br /> either party upon 60 days written notice. <br /> 2. The MOU contains the entire understanding of the parties and shall not be altered, <br /> amended or modified, except by an agreement in writing executed by the duly authorized <br /> officials of both parties. <br /> 3. Both Orange County Schools and the Orange County Department of Social Services <br /> agree to and understand the conditions outlined in the MOU. <br /> 4. By executing this MOU Orange County Schools and Orange County Department of <br /> Social Services affirm that they are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of <br /> Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes and certify that they has not been <br /> identified, and have not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor, on the list <br /> created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. <br /> 5. This MOU together with any amendments or modifications may be executed <br /> electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties <br /> to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of the North Carolina General Statutes <br /> Chapter 66. <br /> [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] <br /> 3 <br /> Revised 8/2016 <br />