Sec. 38.051. ESTABLISHMENT OF SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS. (a) A school district in this state may, if the district identifies the need, design a model in accordance with this subchapter for the delivery of cooperative health care programs for students and their families and may compete for grants awarded under this subchapter. The model may provide for the delivery of conventional health services and disease prevention of emerging health threats that are specific to the district.
(b) On the recommendation of an advisory council established under Section 38.058 or on the initiative of the board of trustees or the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school, a school district or open-enrollment charter school may establish a school-based health center at one or more campuses to meet the health care needs of students and their families.
Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1418, Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 1999. Renumbered from Education Code Sec. 38.011 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1420, Sec. 4.005, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.
Amended by:
Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 352 (H.B. 18), Sec. 1.15, eff. December 1, 2019.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 38 - Health and Safety
Subchapter B. School-Based Health Centers
Section 38.051. Establishment of School-Based Health Centers
Section 38.052. Contract for Services
Section 38.053. Parental Consent Required
Section 38.054. Categories of Services
Section 38.055. Use of Grant Funds for Reproductive Services Prohibited
Section 38.056. Provision of Certain Services by Licensed Health Care Provider Required
Section 38.057. Identification of Health-Related Concerns
Section 38.058. Health Education and Health Care Advisory Council
Section 38.059. Assistance of Public Health Agency
Section 38.0591. Access to Mental Health Services
Section 38.060. Coordination With Existing Providers in Certain Areas
Section 38.061. Communication With Primary Care Physician