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Consent Information
Consent Information
Beginning Sept. 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, wellness checks, or support from nurses, athletic trainers, and counselors. Without the form, staff may only provide life-saving emergency care.
For any services beyond those listed on the form, campus staff will contact parents to discuss additional needs and obtain consent for non-routine care.
This means schools must have consent on file each year before offering even the most basic support or care. For instance, a nurse applying a bandage to a scraped knee or a counselor helping a student with coping skills during emotional distress would first require parental permission.
Routine Health Services That May Be Provided With Consent:
Routine Health Services That May Be Provided With Consent:
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 in accordance with law (Medication Administration Form will still be required)
Monitoring of chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes. Action plans will still be required)
Vision, hearing, scoliosis, acanthosis and other health screenings
Assessment if a student is suspected of being under the influence
Support during illness or physical symptoms at school
Coordination of health services
Heat illness prevention and injury support for student athletes
Mental Health Services
(by school counselors or other 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 skills groups or lessons
Support for students in emotional distress or crisis, including assessment following a reported concern of student self-harm or harm to others.
Behavioral observations and problem-solving strategies
Referrals to outside providers (with additional consent, if needed)
This consent does not include formal diagnoses, prescription medication management, long-term therapy, or any service that legally requires separate parental authorization. In such cases, you will be contacted before services are provided, unless in emergency or legally exempt situations.
Screening Forms that may be used:
Screening Forms that may be used:
What is Not Covered (No consent needed)
What is Not Covered (No consent needed)
Academic and Guidance Counseling: Classroom guidance lessons, course selection, graduation plans, college and career advising do not require parental consent.
Emergencies and Mandated Actions: Life-saving emergency care, child abuse reporting, and legally required threat assessments do not require consent.
Self-Consent: Under Texas law, students may independently seek counseling for certain issues (suicide, abuse, chemical dependency).
FAQ
Which services need extra parental consent beyond the SB 12 form?
Which services need extra parental consent beyond the SB 12 form?
Medical or psychological diagnosis
Administration of over-the-counter or prescription medication
Emergency medications such as inhalers and EpiPens
Scheduled nursing procedures
Referral to outside providers for mental health or diagnosis
Sexual health education and puberty education classes
If I do not give my consent, what happens in an emergency?
If I do not give my consent, what happens in an emergency?
In a serious emergency, staff will still act to protect your child's safety and will contact you immediately.
Can I revoke my consent or denial later?
Can I revoke my consent or denial later?
Yes. You can revoke or provide consent at any time in writing to your campus office.
Will my child's health information be kept private?
Will my child's health information be kept private?
Yes. All health records are protected under stated and federal privacy laws.
For additional questions regarding routine services for physical health, please contact your student's home campus nurse. For any questions regarding routine services for mental health, please contact your student's campus counselor.
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