OCFS-3463. Children's Services Release of Confidential Information for School Records

Form OCFS-3463, Children's Services Release of Confidential Information for School Records is used by parents or guardians to provide authorization to release confidential information about their child from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) to a school or other educational institution. This form is necessary when a school or other educational institution needs to access a child’s confidential records in order to provide appropriate educational services to the child.

Parties involved in this form include the parent or guardian of the child, the school or educational institution, and OCFS. The form consists of two sections. The first section includes information about the child and the parent or guardian, such as the child’s name, date of birth, and the parent/guardian’s name and address. The second section of the form is where the parent or guardian must provide authorization for the release of confidential information. This section includes a description of the confidential information to be released, the duration of the release period, the name of the educational institution, and the signature of the parent or guardian.

Important fields in this form include the child’s name and date of birth, the parent/guardian’s name and address, the name of the educational institution, and the parent/guardian’s signature. The parent/guardian may also need to provide additional information such as the school’s address or contact information. Specific instructions for completing the form may be included in the form or on the reverse side of the form. It is important to make sure that the form is filled out accurately and completely, as any misstatements or omissions may lead to the form being rejected or denied.

This form is typically used when a school or other educational institution needs to access a child’s confidential records in order to provide appropriate educational services to the child. By providing authorization for the release of confidential information, the parent/guardian enables the educational institution to obtain the information necessary to provide the child with the best possible educational experience.

Additional documents may need to be provided, depending on the specific situation. For example, if the parent/guardian is not the one completing the form, additional documentation may be required to verify the identity of the person completing the form. Alternatives to this form may exist for similar purposes, such as the use of a power of attorney.