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Senate Bill 12 Information

SB12 Permission Forms for Student Care by School Nurses or Counselors

In compliance with Senate Bill 12, all Texas school districts must receive parent or
guardian permission for school nurses and school counselors to attend to students in
certain situations. These can include routine counseling and health-related services.
If you want your child to continue receiving all services that require written parental
consent, please fill out the forms below. Forms must be filled out for each
student. Please be aware that a delay in submission will prevent the prompt
implementation of these services for your child. If your student is in grades PK-5th
grade, you will complete the form titled “Primary and Elementary Counseling Consent
Form” and if your student is in 6th-12th grade, you will complete the form titled
“Secondary Counseling Consent Form.” If you have any questions, please call your
student’s campus and request to speak to the school counselor.

 

PARENTAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS INFORMATION
 

If your student is in PK-5 th Grade:
Primary and Elementary Counseling Consent Form

If your student is in 6 th -12 th Grade:
Secondary Counseling Consent Form

BACKGROUND INFORMATION REGARDING THE LAW:
 
Governor Abbott signed Senate Bill12 into law in 2025, which requires school districts
to receive written consent from parents/guardians before providing routine physical and
health services. The law went into effect on September 1, 2025.
Examples of counseling support that require consent include:

  •  Brief support or strategies for issues such as stress, anxiety, peer relationships,

conflict management, or short-term emotional challenges

  •  Goal setting and decision-making 
  •  Check-ins with student for student or parent-initiated concerns
  •  Positive behavior interventions and supports 

Examples of health-related support that require consent include:

  •  First aid and injury evaluation
  •  Monitoring chronic health conditions such as asthma or diabetes
  •  Support during illness or injury while at school
  •  Administration of medications (upon parental request and physician order)

While these support services were previously provided without written consent, the new
law requires this consent. Without consent, limited services can be provided, such as in
response to a medical emergency or if a student is in need of immediate help for
suicidal thoughts. Additionally, school staff will continue to provide support as required
by law, such as in instances of abuse.