Relating to parental consent for certain activities engaged in by a school district employee or contractor with respect to the parent's child.
SB 113 requires school districts to obtain written parental consent before employees or contractors conduct psychological/psychiatric exams, tests, or treatments, or record a child's voice or video - unless exempted. It directly affects parents (who must provide consent) and school staff (who must seek consent). Key exceptions include safety recordings (e.g., school buses), academic lessons not probing mental health, general well-being questions, and activities like after-school programs. The bill defines "psychological exam" broadly to cover surveys or check-ins embedded in lessons but exempts routine classroom instruction. School districts must retain consent forms in student records, and the bill takes effect September 1, 2025, if not passed with a two-thirds vote.
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Nov 2024
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Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Education K-16
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Feb 3, 2025
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Bob Hall
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