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SB 2851

Relating to requiring public schools to provide to certain parents notice regarding certain incidents and risks related to the parent's child and suicide prevention materials.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Carol Alvarado and 3 co-sponsors

Texas schools must notify specific parents about incidents and risks affecting their child, including suicide prevention materials and resources.

Referred to Education K-16
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Bill Summary · SB 2851

Legislative bill overview

SB 2851 requires Texas public schools to notify certain parents about incidents and risks related to their child, including information related to suicide prevention. The bill mandates that schools provide suicide prevention materials alongside these notifications. This applies to specific circumstances involving student safety and mental health concerns.

Why is this important

Youth suicide is a significant public health concern, and parental notification about warning signs or incidents can facilitate early intervention and support. The bill attempts to balance school communication with parents about student welfare, though the exact scope of "certain incidents and risks" and "certain parents" will determine how broadly schools must implement these requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition ambiguity: The bill's language about "certain incidents and risks" is vague, potentially creating confusion about which situations trigger notification requirements and exposing schools to liability disputes over whether notifications were required
  • Privacy and confidentiality concerns: Mandatory parental notification may conflict with student privacy rights, counselor-student confidentiality protections, and situations where a student fears parental response to disclosed concerns
  • Scope of parental involvement: Questions remain about whether "certain parents" means custodial parents only, divorced/separated parents, or guardians, and how schools handle situations where parental notification could endanger the student

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

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