24 days ago
Health Services and Counseling Services forms need to be completed for each student PK-12. Forms for club consent only need to be completed for students in grades 6-12.
24 days ago
You as the parent/guardian have the right to opt out of routine SHORT term health services as a result of the newly passed Senate Bill 12, effective for the 25-26 school year, as can be found in Texas Education code (TEC) §26.0083. For health related services consent is assumed and will be provided on an as needed basis unless you specifically opt out. You can update your decisions at any time by submitting a signed letter to our school nurse.
Short Term (Non-Invasive) Health Related Services Offered at Gordon ISD:
Consent is required for a child to receive LONG term or invasive health care services as a result of the newly passed Senate Bill 12, effective for the 25-26 school year, as can be found in Texas Education code (TEC) §26.0083.
Examples of Health Care Services offered at Gordon ISD:
Parental consent is NOT required for these services:
These services are provided by licensed school nurses, teachers, athletic trainers, administrators, clinic aides or other staff employed by GISD who are charged with supervising children.
All health records are protected under state and federal privacy laws.
The school nurse will communicate health related services, health care services, and emergency visits in a timely manner. Health Related and Health Care Services will be communicated via parent square within 24 hours. Emergency visits will be immediately.
If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse.
24 days ago
You as the parent/guardian have the right to opt out of routine short term health services that related to mental health and school counseling as a result of the newly passed Senate Bill 12, effective for the 25-26 school year, as can be found in Texas Education code (TEC) §26.0083. For mental health related counseling services consent is assumed and will be provided on an as needed short term basis unless you specifically opt out. You can update your decisions at any time by submitting a signed letter to our school nurse. Consent forms can be found in Parent Portal under Registration.
School counseling services are more fully explained in board policy FFEA, and student mental health is covered in board policy FFEB. Information about threat assessments can be found in board policy FFB.
All District employees:
District employees and contractors will not provide assistance with social transitioning.
Under state law, a child may consent to counseling for themselves as it relates to suicide prevention; chemical addiction or dependency; or sexual, physical or emotional abuse.
These services are provided by licensed school counselor or other appropriately trained school staff.
The following consents are for short term (1 Visit to counselor). The need for long term (more than 1 visit to counselor) will result in permission being w/parent consent requested by school counselor via parent square.
Emergencies or services required by law.
All health records are protected under state and federal privacy laws.
Academic Counseling, including but not limited to:
PARENTAL CONSENT
Under state law, an employee or contractor of the District must obtain the written consent of a child’s parent before the employee or contractor may conduct a psychological or psychiatric examination or test, or psychological or psychiatric treatment (“mental health-related services”), unless the examination, test, or treatment is required under law. These terms are defined by law:
A parent may not opt out of the following:
Under state law, before administering a student well-being questionnaire or health screening form to a student, the District will provide a copy of the questionnaire or form to the student’s parent and obtain the parent’s consent to administer the questionnaire or the form.
24 days ago
Consent is required for a child to participate in school-sponsored clubs and organizations in compliance of Senate Bill 12, effective for the 25-26 school year, as can be found in Texas Education code 33.0815.
Key Points of the newly added legislation include:
1. Districts may authorize or sponsor student clubs.
2. Districts may not authorize or sponsor a student club based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
3. Before a student participates in any authorized or sponsored club, the district must have written parental consent.
Current Gordon ISD Student Clubs & Organizations: