Texas parents must now be notified of all health services provided to students at school after a new state law went into effect Sept. 1, according to a news release from New Caney ISD.

What’s new

Created by Texas lawmakers during the 89th legislative session, Senate Bill 12 required the Texas Education Agency to create a form for school districts to use to inform parents about their rights pertaining to their child’s health while at school, according to the TEA website.

For a student to receive health services during the school day, parents must sign a consent form annually, according to NCISD’s news release.

“The Health Services Department of New Caney ISD is committed to providing professional medical care to all students in order to promote a safe and healthy environment that fosters learning,” the release states. “Our goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of all students while complying with new state regulations.”


A quick note

Each NCISD campus has a full-time nurse on staff, per the release. Health services offered to students on NCISD campuses include:
  • First aid for minor injuries
  • Emergency aid
  • Health assessments
  • Disease prevention
  • Management of acute and chronic conditions
  • Immunization compliance
  • State-mandated annual screenings
What are the options?

According to the release, if a parent opts to decline school health services or not return a health consent form, their child:
  • Will not receive routine medical services while on campus
  • May need to be picked up from school to receive care for illness or minor injuries off campus
  • Will be administered emergency medical care as allowed by law
For more information on these changes, click here.