Citation

Chafouleas SM, Kilgus SP, Wallach N. Assess. Eff. Interv. 2010; 35(4): 245-252.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Council for Education Diagnostic Services, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1534508410379002

PMID

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Abstract

In this editorial, four ethical dilemmas associated with adoption and implementation of school-based behavioral screening practices are reviewed. A variety of forums related to public health, education, and research ethics were used in selection and illustration of the dilemmas, which include (a) community acceptance, (b) family rights, (c) identification, and (d) service delivery provision. Reference to regulations that may guide ethical decision making around the parameters of school-based behavioral assessment are provided along with specific implications for both research and practice.