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Parental Rights & Options (SB 12)

SENATE            BILL 12

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In accordance with the new Texas law, Senate Bill 12, North Texas Collegiate Academy is requesting written consent for your child to participate in clubs and organizations and receive school-based health and counseling services from qualified district personnel. The personnel may include school nurses, counselors, social workers, athletic staff, and other certified health and mental health professionals.

This legislation mandates that parents/guardians are fully informed and give permission for care and support. In a serious emergency, staff will still act to protect your child’s safety and will contact you immediately. Staff may verbally inquire about a student’s daily well-being.

Providing consent allows your child access to timely and reliable services that support their health, safety, wellness, and readiness to learn. Without your consent, staff will be limited in the services they can provide to your child during the school day.

Participation in Clubs

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Students cannot participate in school-sponsored clubs or organizations without the consent of their parent or guardian. Some of these opportunities include, but are not limited to:

  • Sports

  • Beta Clubs

  • Friday Clubs

  • Mentoring Clubs

  • Volunteer Clubs

Consent for Counseling Services

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School counseling services (by school counselors or mental health staff) include, but are not limited to: 

  • Short-term individual counseling and check-ins

  • Support during emotional distress

  • Group support 

  • Substance abuse prevention and intervention

Consent for Health Services

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Routine school health services include, but are not limited to:

  • General first aid

  • Injury treatment at school or during athletics

  • Temperature checks for illness

  • Administration of medications as prescribed and authorized by a physician and parent/guardian

  • Basic health assessments (blood pressure, height/weight checks, symptom evaluation)

  • Medical procedures as ordered by a health care provider

  • Lice screening

  • Acanthosis nigricans screening (diabetes risk indicator)

Parental Rights and Options Information

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