Relating to a parent's right to be notified by a school district concerning acts of self-harm by the parent's child.

HB 1704 requires Texas public school districts to immediately notify parents if their child engages in or expresses intent to engage in self-harm behaviors, including suicide attempts, self-mutilation, drug/alcohol abuse, or expressions of gender dysphoria. The bill defines "self-harm" broadly to cover 8 specific actions, such as cutting, suicidal ideation, or high-risk sexual behavior. School staff must report such incidents to administrators, who then notify parents, with noncompliance potentially leading to staff discipline. The law applies starting the 2025-2026 school year. It directly affects parents of K-12 students in Texas public schools and school district employees.