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New Parental Consent Forms –

What You Need to Know

New legislation from the 89th Texas Legislative Session requires parents and guardians to provide annual consent for certain school-based services and activities. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) distinguishes between services that require opt-in consent (consent must be provided before service can be delivered) and services where parents may opt out (consent is assumed unless declined). Some services are always provided in emergencies or as general caretaking.

What this means for you as a parent...

If you select YES (Consent):

     Your child may receive all services that require parental opt-in, as well as services that       are opt-out and always provided.

If you select NO (Do Not Consent):

     Your child will only receive services that are always provided.

If you do not complete the form:

     Your child will not receive services that require opt-in. They will continue to receive opt-     out services (unless you decline in writing) and services that are always provided.

Form Links

Mental Health Opt-Out Form – English

Mental Health Opt-Out Form – Spanish

Curriculum Overview

 

Health Services 

Opt-In Required (Must provide consent before the service can be provided.)

  • Administration of medication (with written parent request and physician order)
  • Special nursing procedures (with written parent request and physician order)
  • Medical procedures (with written parent request and physician order)

Opt-Out Allowed (Service is assumed unless the parent declines.)

  • First Aid
  • Routine screenings (vision, hearing, spinal, and Texas Risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes in Children)
  • Wellness promotion and education (nutrition, hygiene, prevention, wellness) beyond what is taught through grade level or course instruction

Always Provided 

  • Care in a medical emergency or services required by law
  • General caretaking (bandages, bloody noses, checking a temperature, clothing changes)

At any time, if you wish to change your preferences or indicate consent for specific services, please complete the form below and return it to your school nurse.

 

 

 

Health Services 

Opt-In Required (Must provide consent before the service can be provided.)

  • Administration of medication (with written parent request and physician order)
  • Special nursing procedures (with written parent request and physician order)
  • Medical procedures (with written parent request and physician order)

Opt-Out Allowed (Service is assumed unless the parent declines.)

  • First Aid
  • Routine screenings (vision, hearing, spinal, and Texas Risk Assessment for Type 2 Diabetes in Children)
  • Wellness promotion and education (nutrition, hygiene, prevention, wellness) beyond what is taught through grade level or course instruction

Always Provided 

  • Care in a medical emergency or services required by law
  • General caretaking (bandages, bloody noses, checking a temperature, clothing changes)

At any time, if you wish to change your preferences or indicate consent for specific services, please complete the form below and return it to your school nurse.

 

FAQs: Consent for Health Services

  • Licensed school nurses, teachers, athletic trainers, administrators, clinic aides, or other trained PISD staff.

  • Staff will always act to protect your child’s safety and contact you immediately.

  • Yes. All records are protected under state and federal privacy laws.

Health-Related Counseling Services

Opt-In Required (Must provide consent before the service can be provided.)

  • Psychological treatment/therapy

Opt-Out Allowed (Service is assumed unless the parent declines.)

  • Health-related counseling services such as, but not be limited to, school counseling services related to mental or emotional health; mental health screenings; social skills training; stress management; wellness promotion and education; emotional regulation activities; substance abuse prevention; suicide prevention; crisis prevention training; and other services offered in alignment with decisions made by the local school health advisory council.

Always Provided 

  • Emergencies or services required by law (e.g., suicide risk, suspected abuse/neglect, immediate crisis support).

At any time, if you wish to change your preferences or indicate consent for specific services, please complete the form below and return it to your school counselor.

Health-Related Counseling Services FAQs

  • No. Academic advising (course selection, college/career readiness, academic goal-setting) does not require consent.

  • School Counselors and Responsive Services Counselors provide short-term support. Teachers/staff may lead SEL activities, but these are not counseling or therapy.

  • Yes, records are confidential under state and federal law.