La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § LXIII-4203
Advocacy-LSSPs have a special obligation to speak up for the rights and welfare of students and families, and to provide a voice to clients who cannot or do not wish to speak for themselves. Advocacy also occurs when LSSPs use their expertise in psychology and education to promote changes in schools, systems, and laws that will benefit schoolchildren, other students, and families. Nothing in this code of ethics, however, should be construed as requiring LSSPs to engage in insubordination (willful disregard of an employer's lawful instructions) or to file a complaint about school practices with a federal or state regulatory agency as part of their advocacy efforts.
Assent-refers to a minor's affirmative agreement to participate in psychological services or research.
Child-as defined in law, generally refers to a minor, a person younger than the age of majority. Although this term may be regarded as demeaning when applied to teenagers, it is used in this document when necessary to denote minor status. The term student is used when a less precise term is adequate.
Client-the person or persons with whom the LSSP establishes a professional relationship for the purpose of providing school psychological services. The LSSP client professional relationship is established by an informed agreement with client(s) about the LSSPs ethical and other duties to each party. While not clients per se, classrooms, schools, and school systems also may be recipients of school psychological services and often are parties with an interest in the actions of LSSPs.
Informed Consent-the person giving consent has the legal authority to make a consent decision, a clear understanding of what it is they are consenting to, and that their consent is freely given and may be withdrawn without prejudice. It is recommended that school distributed parent handbooks and websites advise parents that a student may be seen by school health or mental health professionals (e.g., school nurse, counselor, social worker, LSSP) without parent notice or consent to ensure that the student is safe or is not a danger to others. Parents should also be advised that LSSPs routinely assist teachers in planning classroom instruction and monitoring its effectiveness and do not need to notify parents of, or seek consent for, such involvement in student support.
Parent-may be defined in law or policy, and can include the birth or adoptive parent, an individual acting in the place of a natural or adoptive parent (a grandparent or other relative, stepparent, or domestic partner), and/or an individual who is legally responsible for the child's welfare.
Private Practice-the LSSP may provide private practice under the supervision of a licensed psychologist to provide school psychological services. In private practice, billing for the services of the LSSP is the responsibility of the licensed psychologist.
School-Based Practice-refers to the provision of school psychological services under the authority of a state, regional, or local educational agency. School-based practice occurs if the LSSP is an employee of the schools or contracted by the schools on a per-case or consultative basis.
La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LXIII-4203