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SB12 Parent Consent for Health Services
Parent Consent to Routine Health Services in Schools
Senate Bill 12 goes into effect on September 1, 2025. As part of this legislation, which strengthens parental rights in public education, written parental consent is now required for students to access any mental health services or visit the school nurse for any reason—including illness, injury, or restroom accidents.
Parents must give consent before schools can provide routine physical health services, such as:
- Illness, first aid and injury evaluation
- Administration of over-the-counter medications in accordance with law
- Administration of prescription medications in accordance with law
- Monitoring and treating of chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes) with physician orders
- Vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings
- Under the influence assessment
- Acanthosis screening
- Support during illness or physical symptoms at school
- Coordination of health services
- Heat illness prevention and injury support for student athletes
FAQs: Consent for routine health services
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Parental consent is not required for these services:
- Medical emergencies or those required by law
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These services are provided by licensed school nurses, teachers, athletic trainers, administrators, clinic aides or other staff employeed by Pasadena ISD who are charged with supervising children.
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In a serious or life-threatening emergency, staff will still act to protect your child’s safety and will contact you immediately.
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Yes. All health records are protected under state and federal privacy laws.