Texas § ED.38.010 - OUTSIDE COUNSELORS
Full text of Texas The Texas Constitution § ED.38.010 — OUTSIDE COUNSELORS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ ED.38.010. OUTSIDE COUNSELORS
OUTSIDE COUNSELORS. (a) A school district or school district employee may not refer a student to an outside counselor for care or treatment of a chemical dependency or an emotional or psychological condition unless the district: (1) obtains prior written consent for the referral from the student's parent; (2) discloses to the student's parent any relationship between the district and the outside counselor; (3) informs the student and the student's parent of any alternative public or private source of care or treatment reasonably available in the area; (4) requires the approval of appropriate school district personnel before a student may be referred for care or treatment or before a referral is suggested as being warranted; and (5) specifically prohibits any disclosure of a student record that violates state or federal law. (b) In this section, "parent" includes a managing conservator or guardian. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.
Frequently Asked Questions About Texas § ED.38.010
What does The Texas Constitution § ED.38.010 cover?
Section ED.38.010 ("OUTSIDE COUNSELORS") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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