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Parental Rights & Options (SB 12)

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.

​New State Law 

Parent Consent Required

As of September 1, 2025, Senate Bill 12 requires parents to give written consent each school year before schools can provide health care from the nurse or staff (e.g., general first aid, temperature checks, band-aids, ice packs, vision screenings).

Verbal permission is not allowed. Parents must complete the form in Parent Corner.

For FAQs and more information, visit:

www.serninos.org/sb12

Dear SER-Ninos Families,
As part of compliance with Senate Bill 12, Hitchcock ISD must provide parents/guardians with information on their rights and collect written consent for services provided at school.

The new SB12 Consent Form is available here and must be completed electronically for each student by September 12th, 2025.

The form is a three-step process that covers:

  1. Health-Related Services: This includes basic care, such as first aid (bandages, ice packs, etc.), temperature checks, and vision screenings.

  2. School Counseling Services: This gives your child access to our Guidance and Counseling Department.

  3. Extracurricular Activities and Clubs: Participation in school clubs and activities requires this.

👉 Important: All parents must complete this electronic form.
📌 Deadline: Previous paper consent forms will not be honored after the deadline. Starting Monday, October 6, 2025 , your child must have an electronic consent form on file to continue to receive these services.

For FAQs and more details, please visit: www.serninos.org/sb12

We appreciate your prompt attention to this important requirement so we can continue to care for your children and support their participation in all aspects of school life.

Sincerely,
SER-Ninos Charter School System

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