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Parental Consent (SB12 FAQs)

Parental Consent (SB12 FAQs)

During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, lawmakers passed Senate Bill 12, which requires schools to get annual parental consent before providing routine physical or mental health services. This includes things like first aid, short-term counseling, or vision and hearing screenings.

 

Why does my registration say I am not 100% complete now?
The new SB12 consent form has been added and is a required document in order to be 100% registered. 

 

What are "routine" school-based health services addressed by SB 12?
Examples of routine health services that That May Be Provided With Your Consent Acknowledged on the SB 12 Annual Consent Form:

Per Texas Senate Bill 12 (SB 12), parental consent is required for schools to conduct health screenings. This fall, our campus nurses will conduct Hearing, Spinal, Acanthosis Nigricans, and Vision (when appropriate, a vision photo screener may be used), screenings per DSHS guidelines:

For more information regarding specific screenings, you may visit these links:

Hearing - https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vision-hearing-screening/hearing-screening-program/hearing-screening-requirements

Spinal -  https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vision-hearing-screening/spinal-screening-program/screening-information-procedure

Acanthosis Nigricans - https://rfes.utrgv.edu/Risk.htm

Vision – https://www.dshs.texas.gov/vision-hearing-screening/vision/vision-screening-requirements

If you have questions, please contact the campus nurse at your child's campus.

Health Services (by school nurses or athletic trainers):

  • Vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings
  • Monitoring of chronic health conditions 

Counseling Services (by school counselors or mental health staff):

  • Short-term individual counseling or check-ins
  • Social-emotional learning activities and group support
  • Support during emotional distress or crisis
  • Behavioral observations and problem-solving strategies
  • Referral to community providers, if needed (with additional consent)

 

What services may be performed for my child without my consent on the SB 12 Annual Parental Consent Form?
Parental Consent is not required for these services:

  • First aid and injury evaluation
  • Support during illness or physical symptoms at school
  • Heat illness prevention and injury support for student athletes

 

What school-related health services require additional parental consent* beyond the SB12 form?

  • Medical or psychological diagnosis
  • Administration of scheduled prescription medications
  • Administration of over-the-counter medications
  • Scheduled nursing procedures
  • Long-term therapy or treatment that legally requires separate parental notification or consent

* except in emergencies or where legally exempt.

 

Who provides these services?
Licensed school nurses, athletic trainers, counselors, and other certified health professionals employed by Medina ISD

 

How do I give or deny consent?
Login to Parent Portal and complete registration. If your registration box is not 100% or green, you will need to click on the box to complete the necessary forms.

 

If I deny 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?
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?
Yes. All health records are protected under state and federal privacy laws.