State clarifies Texas parental consent law for schools
Guidance says basic care like Band-Aids and temperature checks do not require parental consent under new law.
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune
Posted 9/18/25
Texas’ new parental consent law does not prevent nurses from administering basic health-related services like providing Band-Aids or checking a student’s temperature, according to updated …
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