Sec. 38.057. IDENTIFICATION OF HEALTH-RELATED CONCERNS. (a) The staff of a school-based health center and the person whose consent is obtained under Section 38.053 shall jointly identify any health-related concerns of a student that may be interfering with the student's well-being or ability to succeed in school.
(b) If it is determined that a student is in need of a referral for physical health services or mental health services, the staff of the center shall notify the person whose consent is required under Section 38.053 verbally and in writing of the basis for the referral. The referral may not be provided unless the person provides written consent for the type of service to be provided and provides specific written consent for each treatment occasion or for a course of treatment that includes multiple treatment occasions of the same type of service.
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. 1.17, 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