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Can I collect age information from participants in Alaska? What are the requirements?

Based on the documents provided, you can collect age information from participants in Alaska. However, you must obtain and have on file proof of the participant’s age acceptable to the commissioner [1.1]. Examples of acceptable proof of age include, but are not limited to, a copy of birth certificate, Bureau of Indian Affairs census record, passport, driver’s license, authenticated school records, federal age certificate, baptismal certificate, military dependent identification, family court records, affidavit of physician [1.1].

It is important to note that the collection of age information must comply with the regulations adopted under AS 18.50.310 [6.1]. Additionally, the National Office of Vital Statistics may be furnished the copies or data it requires for national statistics if the bureau is reimbursed for the cost of furnishing the data; the National Office of Vital Statistics may not use the data for purposes other than statistical purposes unless authorized by the state registrar [6.1].

Therefore, to collect age information from participants in Alaska, you must obtain and have on file proof of the participant’s age acceptable to the commissioner, and comply with the regulations adopted under AS 18.50.310.

However, it is important to note that some documents, such as birth certificates, may be suitable for display and have the same status as evidence as an original birth certificate [5.1]. Additionally, the bureau shall flag the birth certificate record of a missing child in a manner that alerts the bureau to the fact that the record is that of a missing child when a copy of that birth certificate or information regarding that birth certificate is requested [6.2].

Finally, providers of behavioral health services shall submit to the department the information described in 7 AAC 85.015 for each recipient of behavioral health services for inclusion in an electronic information system, including recipient demographics, including age [3.1].

In summary, you can collect age information from participants in Alaska by obtaining and having on file proof of the participant’s age acceptable to the commissioner and complying with the regulations adopted under AS 18.50.310. Some documents, such as birth certificates, may be suitable for display and have the same status as evidence as an original birth certificate. Providers of behavioral health services shall submit recipient demographics, including age, to the department for inclusion in an electronic information system. If a child is missing, the bureau shall flag the birth certificate record of the missing child in a manner that alerts the bureau to the fact that the record is that of a missing child when a copy of that birth certificate or information regarding that birth certificate is requested.

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Alaska