4) Research not approved by IRB due to the serious effect on the participant unless it’s been approved by the secretory of DHHS after discussion with the panel of experts, decide that the research meets defined criteria (University of St. Francis, 2014). The research, which involves minor students: Minor is a person who is under 18 years of age, the US Department of Education has specific guidelines in order to guard the rights of students and parents. It ensures that schools and servicers make resources available for going-over with parents if they are involved in the research and it also ensures to obtain an informed consent in order to participate. Research, which involves prisoners: this requires additional safeguards and has to meet specific requirements. At least one member in IRB must have a background in prison matters; the IRB members shall not have any connection with the prison involved apart from the board