Texas Education Headlines

Central Texas school districts are implementing new requirements under Texas Senate Bill 12, known as the "Parent Bill of Rights," which mandates parental consent for a wide range of school services and activities. The legislation represents a significant shift in how schools deliver basic health services to students. Under the new law, parents must now actively opt-in to some services, like nurses and guidance counselors, that were previously considered standard school care.

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Is it true that a teacher cannot give a student a bandage without parent consent?  (like a Band-aid)

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Kristin Shelton
Round Rock ISD
RR ATPE President
Austin, TX

Original Message:
Sent: 09-05-2025 03:32 PM
From: Michael Spurlin
Subject: Central Texas lawmaker speaks on new requirements in schools under 'Parent Bill of Rights'

Central Texas school districts are implementing new requirements under Texas Senate Bill 12, known as the "Parent Bill of Rights," which mandates parental consent for a wide range of school services and activities. The legislation represents a significant shift in how schools deliver basic health services to students. Under the new law, parents must now actively opt-in to some services, like nurses and guidance counselors, that were previously considered standard school care.

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Michael Spurlin
ATPE
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The TEA provided new guidance just this week that addresses this very question:

https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/texas-education-agency-new-guidance-schools-healthcare-parental-consent/

Is it true that a teacher cannot give a student a bandage without parent consent?  (like a Band-aid)

Central Texas school districts are implementing new requirements under Texas Senate Bill 12, known as the "Parent Bill of Rights," which mandates parental consent for a wide range of school services and activities. The legislation represents a significant shift in how schools deliver basic health services to students. Under the new law, parents must now actively opt-in to some services, like nurses and guidance counselors, that were previously considered standard school care.

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