Parental Consent (SB12 FAQs)

Senate Bill 12 requires all Texas public school districts to get yearly parental consent before providing routine school-based health services. Poteet ISD uses Acender Parent Portal to distribute and collect this form

With your consent, Poteet ISD health professionals may provide:

Physical Health Services (by school nurses or athletic trainers):

• Vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings

• Monitoring of chronic health conditions

Mental Health Services (by school counselors or trained mental health staff):

• Short-term individual counseling or check-ins

• Social-emotional learning activities or group support

• Support during emotional distress or crisis

• Behavioral observations and problem-solving strategies

• Referrals to outside providers (with additional parental consent)

Your child may still receive the following without parental consent:

• First aid and injury evaluation

• Support during illness or physical symptoms at school

• Heat illness prevention and injury support for student athletes

Under the Texas Family Code, a minor can consent to counseling for the following: 

• Suicidal thoughts: If the child is contemplating suicide. 
• Chemical addiction or dependency: If the child is suffering from a chemical or drug addiction or dependency. 
• Abuse: If the child has been a victim of sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. 

Separate consent will be required for:

• Medical or psychological diagnosis

• Administration of prescription medications

• Administration of over-the-counter medications

• Scheduled nursing procedures

• Long-term therapy or treatment that requires legal parental notification

(except in emergencies or where legally exempt)

Licensed school nurses, athletic trainers, counselors, and other certified health professionals employed by Poteet ISD.

Log in to Acender Parent Portal, open the SB 12 Annual Consent Form, and make your selection.

In an emergency, Poteet ISD staff will always act to protect your child’s safety and will contact you immediately.

Yes. Parents may revoke or provide consent at any time by submitting a written notification to their campus office.

Yes. All health records are protected under state and federal privacy laws.