Parental Consent (SB12 FAQs)

During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Senate Bill 12 was passed, requiring all Texas public school districts to get yearly parental consent before providing routine school-based health services.

Examples of routine health services that That May Be Provided With Your Consent Acknowledged on the SB 12 Annual Consent Form:

Physical Health Services (by school nurses or athletic trainers):

• First aid and injury evaluation
• Health Screening: vision, hearing, scoliosis, and Acanthosis.
• Under the influence assessment
• Health Education: hygiene, illness prevention, symptom management
• Support during illness or physical symptoms at school
• Administration of over-the-counter medications in accordance with law and district policy
• Administration of prescription medications in accordance with law and district policy
• Monitoring of chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes)

Mental Health 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)

Parental Consent is not required for these services:

• Emergency Care: In the event of a serious medical emergency, the District will always seek appropriate emergency medical care and contact the parent or guardian immediately.
• General Caretaking: Non invasive actions to address minor student claims of feeling unwell or adult observations of a child being physically unwell.

• 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.

Licensed school nurses, athletic trainers, counselors, and other certified health professionals employed by Mansfield ISD

An Opt-out form can be found below or at the campus clinic.

Health Service Opt-Out Form
The form must be returned to the campus nurse.

In a serious emergency, staff will still act to protect your child’s safety and will contact you immediately.

Yes. You can revoke or provide consent at any time in writing to your campus office.

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