Bill > H408

This bill requires that school district employees, such as counselors, therapists, social workers, and teachers, obtain written consent from a student's parents or legal guardian before referring a student under 18 years old to an outside individual, organization, or entity for counseling or related services, or before providing the student with contact information or materials from such outside sources. This requirement applies to referrals made by individuals not directly employed by or controlled by the student's school district, unless there is a strong and reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect by the parent or legal guardian. This aims to ensure parental awareness and involvement in a child's access to external support services.