Texas HB497 requires school district employees to obtain parental consent for certain behavioral or mental health treatments.
Texas HB497 amends the Education Code to require school district employees to obtain written parental consent before conducting psychological examinations, tests, or treatments, unless mandated by special education laws. It also requires consent for making videotapes or recordings of a child or providing behavioral or mental health services, including contraceptives and informational materials on family planning, human sexuality, or mental health. The changes will apply starting with the 2025-2026 school year.
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