Counseling & SEL

Physical health services include vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings, as well as management of chronic health conditions such as diabetes and asthma. These services also cover routine medication administration and support for students with ongoing medical needs.

Mental health services include short-term individual counseling and check-ins, social-emotional learning activities, group support sessions, assistance during times of emotional distress, and behavioral observations and problem-solving strategies.

In accordance with the new Texas law,  Senate Bill 12, written consent is required for your child to receive school-based physical and mental health services from qualified district personnel. 

Parents have the right to provide or withhold consent for their child to receive mental health services, including individual and small group counseling. Consent can be granted or revoked at any time.

The consent is valid for the current school year and must be renewed each year. 

If a parent selects “No” on the consent form, school nurses, counselors, social workers, athletic trainers, and all other certified district health and mental health personnel will not be able to provide ongoing counseling, regular check-ins, or follow-up support for the student. However, students will always receive emergency interventions if they are in danger or at risk of harm. School employees may still ask general questions about a student’s daily well-being.

No, San Marcos CISD employees will not be able to refer students for additional resources that are health and/or mental health-related.

If your child is referred for additional counseling services—such as individual or small group counseling—you will be notified. Please note that your written consent is required before these services can be provided. 

No. Academic advising, college readiness, and support for post-secondary planning are not part of Senate Bill 12. These services remain fully available to all students without additional parent consent.