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Routine Health Services

In accordance with Texas Senate Bill 12, Keller ISD must obtain written permission from a parent/guardian before providing routine health-related services to that individual’s child. These routine services promote student safety, wellness, and readiness to learn.

School health-related services are most often provided by the school nurse. However, additional school staff may also provide first-aid and care of ill or injured students. These school staff members include, but are not limited to, teachers, athletic trainers, administrators, counselors, clinic assistants and other staff who supervise children.

Routine health-related services provided at your child’s campus may include, but are not limited to:

• First aid and injury evaluation
• Administration of prescribed and over-the-counter medications
• Chronic condition monitoring and management (e.g., asthma, diabetes)
• Vision, hearing, scoliosis, and acanthosis screening
• Evaluation and support during illness or physical symptoms
• Coordination of health services
• Heat illness prevention and injury support for student athletes

Any additional health-related services that the campus may believe are necessary and appropriate will necessitate separate written consent and parental involvement, unless during an emergency or as allowed by law.

This consent does not authorize:

• Medical or psychological diagnosis
• Medication administration without proper authorization from parent/guardian and physician
• Invasive screenings or procedures
• Preventative care such as laboratory tests or vaccine administration

Additional information relating to student welfare, wellness, and health services can be found in the following board policies:

If you choose to consent (opt-in) to campus‑based health‑related services and your child becomes ill or sustains an injury during the school day, trained campus staff will be permitted to assess and provide care to your student in a timely manner and return them to learning, when applicable. 

If you choose to withhold consent (opt out) of campus-based health-related services and your child becomes ill or sustains an injury during the school day, staff will not be permitted to assess or provide care, except in a life-threatening emergency, and you will be contacted to pick up your child from school.

Action Required

Complete the Consent for Routine Health Services in ParentSquare. (If you have not activated your ParentSquare account yet, the "Getting Started Guide" will lead you through the steps).

We remain committed to supporting your child’s health, safety, and well-being in partnership with you. If you have questions about the health‑related services available at your child’s campus or wish to request additional information, please contact your child's campus nurse.