Dear Jim Ned CISD Parents and Guardians
We developed this site and the linked form to, not only meet legal obligations established in the 89th legislative session, but to communicate to you the importance that we place on your right to make decisions about your child. Please take time to:

1. review the information that we've provided below, 

2. reach out to us at 325-554-7500 if you have any questions or concerns, and

3. complete the linked consent form by clicking on the button at the bottom of this site.

Parent Consent  for Routine Health Services
Starting September 1, 2025, and in compliance with Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), parents must complete a Routine Health Services Consent Form for their child to receive routine physical or mental health services at school, such as basic first aid, over-the-counter medications, wellness checks, or support from nurses, athletic trainers, and counselors. Without consent, staff may only provide life-saving emergency care.

This means schools must have consent on file before offering even the most basic support. For instance, a nurse applying a bandage to a scraped knee or a counselor helping a student manage their breathing during emotional distress would first require parental permission.

What are routine physical health services?
(by school nurses, qualified school staff, or athletic trainers)

• First aid and injury evaluation

• Administration of over-the-counter or prescription medications per school policy

• Monitoring of chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes)

• Vision, hearing, acanthosis nigricans, and scoliosis screenings

• Support during illness or physical symptoms at school

• Heat illness prevention and injury support for student athletes

• Assessment of reported symptoms or complaints

• Standing orders from student's primary physician

What are routine mental health services?
(by school counselors or mental health staff)

• Short-term individual counseling or check-ins

• Comprehensive student-success needs assessment (academic related behavior needs like study skills and school involvement, not for mental health diagnostic purposes)

• Social-emotional skill-building or group counseling

• Support during emotional distress or crisis, including assessment following a reported concern of student self-harm or harm to others

• Behavioral observations and problem-solving

• Referral to external providers, if needed (with additional consent)

What about non-routine health services?
For any services beyond those listed above as routine, campus staff will contact parents to discuss additional needs and obtain consent for non-routine care. 

The consent for routine health services does not include:

• formal medical or psychological diagnosis, 

• prescription medication administration without proper authorization or ongoing therapy or treatment requiring parental notification under law. 

These activities would require separate written consent and parental involvement, unless in emergency or legally exempt circumstances.

What if I have questions to ask before completing the consent form?
If you have any questions or concerns, or simply want additional clarification, please don't hesitate to call us at 325-554-7500 and ask for either David Hogan or Will Brewer.