TITLE: Relating to requiring parental consent for behavioral or mental health treatment by school district personnel.

SUMMARY: Relating to requiring parental consent for behavioral or mental health treatment by school district personnel.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to requiring parental consent for behavioral or mental health treatment by school district personnel. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 26.009(a), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) An employee of a school district must obtain the written consent of a child's parent before the employee may: (1) conduct a psychological examination, test, or treatment, unless the examination, test, or treatment is required under Section 38.004 or state or federal law regarding requirements for special education; [or] (2) make or authorize the making of a videotape of a child or record or authorize the recording of a child's voice;or (3) provide a child with behavioral or mental health services or treatment, including: (A) contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives; and (B) informational materials on: (i) family planning; (ii) human sexuality; or (iii) mental health.SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.