Which organization produced the position statement 'The School Social Worker and Confidentiality'?

• A. American School Counselor Association
• B. NASW Commission on Education
• C. School Social Work Association of America
• D. National Association of Social Workers

Answer: (B)

This item tests knowledge of which professional body authors ethics and practice guidance for school social work, specifically on confidentiality. The organization that produced this position statement is the NASW Commission on Education. NASW is the national association for social workers, and its Commission on Education specifically addresses issues in educational settings, providing guidance tailored to school-based practice. A statement about school social workers and confidentiality fits this focus, aligning with the ethical framework and practical concerns unique to schools—such as how to protect student privacy while meeting mandated reporting or safety requirements.

Other organizations focus on different groups or scopes—for example, school counselors, or on broader social work practice—so they would not be the source of this particular school-based confidentiality position.