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SB 113

Relating to parental consent for certain activities engaged in by a school district employee or contractor with respect to the parent's child.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Bob Hall

Texas bill requiring parental consent for unspecified school employee and contractor activities with students; scope and impact undefined pending committee review.

Referred to Education K-16
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Bill Summary · SB 113

Legislative bill overview

SB 113 requires school districts to obtain parental consent before employees or contractors engage in certain unspecified activities with students. The bill was filed in November 2024 and referred to the Education K-16 committee in February 2025. The specific activities requiring consent are not detailed in the publicly available bill summary.

Why is this important

Parental consent requirements affect the operational flexibility of schools and the scope of student interactions with staff and outside professionals. This directly impacts how schools can conduct health screenings, counseling, field trips, and other student activities without explicit parental approval for each interaction.

Potential points of contention

  • Vague scope: The bill's reference to "certain activities" lacks specificity, creating uncertainty about which school functions would be affected and potentially triggering broad compliance challenges
  • Administrative burden: Requiring individual parental consent for numerous routine activities could significantly increase paperwork and delay critical services like mental health support or medical screenings
  • Existing consent structures: Schools already have consent processes for many activities (field trips, medical care, special programs), raising questions about whether this creates redundant or conflicting requirements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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