More states now require written opt-in from parents before students can access certain services or content. But requirements vary widely. This guide breaks down what’s required, state by state, so you can stay compliant and ahead of the curve.

"Except as otherwise provided by law, a health care practitioner, as defined in s. 456.001, or an individual employed by such health care practitioner may not provide or solicit or arrange to provide health care services or prescribe medicinal drugs to a minor child without first obtaining written parental consent."

— Section 1014.06(1), FL Statutes, via HB 241 (2021)

"Except as otherwise provided by court order, an individual shall not furnish a health care service or solicit to furnish a health care service to a minor child without obtaining the prior consent of the minor child's parent."

— Idaho Code §32-1015(3)

“Each school district is prohibited from administering or conducting... a formal examination or survey of a student that is designed to assess the student’s mental, emotional, or physical health that is not required by state or federal law, without first acquiring the written consent of the student’s parent or guardian.”

— SF496, Section 279.76(1)(a)

“...shall obtain parental consent prior to providing health services or mental health services to the student.”

— Section 1(3)(a), SB 150

“...for which parental consent shall be obtained prior to the referral being made.”

— Section 1(3)(b)2, SB 150

"No data shall be collected pursuant to this Subsection, unless a student's parent or legal guardian provides written consent."

— Section K(3)(b), R.S. 17:3913, Act 837

“The parent or guardian of each pupil to whom a course is offered must first be furnished written notice that the course will be offered... and must contain a form for the signature of the parent or guardian of the pupil consenting to the pupil’s attendance."

— NRS 389.036(4)

"No student shall be required to volunteer for or submit to a non-academic survey or questionnaire... without written consent of a parent or legal guardian unless the student is an adult or an emancipated minor."

— NH RSA 186:11, IX-d

“No student shall be permitted to participate in a protected information survey without the prior written or electronic consent of the parent...”

— § 115C-76.65(c)

"Adopt a procedure to obtain authorization from parents prior to providing any type of health care service to the student, including physical, mental, and behavioral health care services."

— Section 3313.473(B)(4), OH HB 8

“Require the LEA to obtain the written, informed, and voluntarily signed consent of a student's parent or legal guardian... before the student participates in a survey, analysis, or evaluation.”

— Section 1, amending TCA §49-2-211(b)(2)

“Before a student may be provided with instruction relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking, a school district must obtain the written consent of the student's parent.”

— Section 28.004(q-6), TX SB9 (2021)​

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