Xuzi Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) Is there a law that says teachers can't take pictures of their students for publishing purchases? For example, if a teacher were wanting to publish a curriculum that included worksheets and manipulatives, and wanted to include pictures of children using those manipulatives, is there a way he or she could legally take pictures of their own students using them to put in the book? Kind of a silly question, I know, but it came up in conversation and I'm curious. :) ETA: By CA I mean California. ;) Sorry! Edited July 29, 2012 by Xuzi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 As far as I know, using minors in publication/advertising can only be done w/the express written permission of the parents/guardian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 As far as I know, using minors in publication/advertising can only be done w/the express written permission of the parents/guardian. Whoops, sorry Imp, I meant PS teachers from California. I forget you guys use the same abbreviation up there. :tongue_smilie: ETA: And what you posted has always been my understanding as well, but what I had heard was that they could NOT use the pictures, PERIOD. If the child was your student, then it's a no-go for using the picture in your publication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Whoops, sorry Imp, I meant PS teachers from California. I forget you guys use the same abbreviation up there. :tongue_smilie: ETA: And what you posted has always been my understanding as well, but what I had heard was that they could NOT use the pictures, PERIOD. If the child was your student, then it's a no-go for using the picture in your publication. Interesting...perhaps b/c it could potentially identify the child? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Jay Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I believe you need to get a waiver signed. I have signed a few for DD for things like her dance classes and gymnastics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Interesting question. I taught in CA for many years, but never had a blog or reason to publish students' pictures. I know we did need parent permission for just about everything else! But I don't know the answer to your question! I can ask my friends though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I'm in OR, but I've signed a waiver before for my disabled dd to be in a college textbook. I never tracked down a copy to see if she was in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I taught in CA, in LAUSD, and we were NOT allowed to publish photos of students or put any pictures online (blog, FB) without a signed release form from the parent. It's serious stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I am not a teacher, but I have kids in CA PS. We were asked on class picture day form if we would allow the school to use our kids photos for school purposes. On the other hand, teachers routinely post class and field trip pictures on class websites and I was never asked permission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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