A student who is 17 years old requests that the SAC counselor not tell their parents about their participation in an outpatient substance use treatment program. In most states, the counselor should:
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A
Always notify parents because the student is a minor
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B
Check state law, as many states grant minors the right to consent to substance use treatment without parental consent
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C
Defer entirely to school district policy regardless of state law
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D
Require parental consent because federal law mandates it for minors