6. Require that mediation discussions be kept confidential.

Discussions that occur during the mediation process must be confidential and may not be used as evidence in any subsequent due process hearing or civil proceeding or any Federal court or State court of a State receiving assistance under Part 300.
[34 CFR 300.506(b)(7)] [20 U.S.C. 1415(e)(2)(G)]

1. Why is confidentiality important?



2. What is your understanding of the scope of confidentiality?



3. What are the repercussions of not maintaining confidentiality?
   

1. What policies and procedures might a state issue to ensure that confidentiality agreements are kept by the parties?



2. What might be some special concerns regarding confidentiality when students are involved in the process?
   
   These questions were developed by the following stakeholders working together:
   
   Role: Teacher
   Location: West Virginia
   
   Role: Family Member
   Location: New Jersey
   
   Role: General Education Administrator
   Location: California
   
   Role: Higher Education
   Location: Indiana
   
   Role: Administrator
   Location: Illinois
   
   Role: Special Education Administrator
   Location: Kentucky
   
   Role: TA Provider
   Location: Oregon