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(Consumer Information Disclosure)
In accordance with Illinois Public Act 099-0278, IECC ensures that at or near the time incoming students enroll, they are provided the opportunity to designate an individual as their contact in the event a student suffers a mental health emergency. Per the Act, in order to protect the student or others, an institution of higher learning may disclose the student’s mental information to this designated person if a physician, clinical psychologist, or qualified examiner who is employed by the institution makes a determination that the student poses a clear danger to themselves or others. The Act states this is to be done as soon as practicable, but no more than 24 hours after making the determination.
IECC does not employ any individuals who serve as qualified examiners and who are in a position to make the mental health determination as described above; therefore, there is no assurance that by identifying a designated person, IECC will be able to disclose the student’s condition to that designated person. In the absence of a qualified examiner employed by IECC, IECC officials may, however, contact the designated person or other appropriate parties in a health or safety emergency as outlined in the IECC FERPA policy (500.11) and pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. The authorization form provided below is considered an education record, and as such, could be released to others in an emergency situation. More on IECC's FERPA policy can be found here.
Can I Designate Anyone I Want?
Yes, as long as the designee is over the age of 18.
How Do I Designate Someone?
Simply complete a Mental Health Contact Authorization form and submit to Student Services at your primary campus of attendance. This authorization will remain valid for the duration of your enrollment at IECC unless you revoke it in writing. (Use this same form if you'd like to revoke or change your mental health contact person.)