Texas SB400 requires parental consent for psychological or psychiatric examinations, tests, or treatments conducted by school district employees.

Texas SB400 amends the Education Code to mandate that school district employees must obtain written parental consent before conducting psychological or psychiatric examinations, tests, or treatments on students. The consent must be signed by the parent and returned to the district. A child cannot participate in these activities without the parent's signed consent. The bill defines "psychological or psychiatric examination or test" and "psychological or psychiatric treatment." The law applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.

Texas SB400 requires parental consent for psychological or psychiatric examinations, tests, or treatments conducted by school district employees.

Texas SB400 amends the Education Code to mandate that school district employees must obtain written parental consent before conducting psychological or psychiatric examinations, tests, or treatments on students. The consent must be signed by the parent and returned to the district. A child cannot participate in these activities without the parent's signed consent. The bill defines "psychological or psychiatric examination or test" and "psychological or psychiatric treatment." The law applies starting with the 2025-2026 school year.