Parent Engagement Portal
In accordance with the new Texas law, Senate Bill 12, UT Tyler University Academy will request written consent for your child to participate in clubs and organizations and receive school-based health and counseling services from qualified district personnel. The personnel may include school nurses, counselors, staff, and other certified health and mental health professionals.
This legislation mandates that parents/guardians are fully informed and give permission for care and support. In a serious emergency, staff will still act to protect your child’s safety and will contact you immediately. Staff may verbally inquire about a student’s daily well-being.
Providing consent allows your child access to timely and reliable services that support their health, safety, wellness, and readiness to learn. Without your consent, staff will be limited in the services they can provide to your child during the school day.
Participation in Clubs
Students must have the concent of their parent or guardian to participate in school-sponsored clubs or organizations including, but not limited to:
- After school clubs (such as Cheer, Chess, Band, Art)
- Student Council
- UIL
- Lighthouse Team
Reach out the the front office at your student's campus for information on how to access and complete the Club Consent form.
Counseling Services
School counseling services provided by school counselors or mental health staff include, but are not limited to:
- Short-term individual counseling and check-ins
- Mental health support
- Social-emotional skill building
- Support during emotional distress
- Group support
- Substance abuse prevention and intervention
Counseling Services Consent Form coming soon
Health Services Consent
UA Health Services Department provides general health-related services, and first aid and emergency care services to your student's campus. State law requires that parents MUST consent to their scholar receiving health-related services before they can be seen by Health Services personnel or other appropriately trained District Staff. Routine school health services include, but are not limited to:
- General first aid
- Injury treatment at school
- Temperature checks for illness
- Administration of medications as prescribed and authorized by a physician and parent/guardian
- Basic health assessments (blood pressure, height/weight checks, symptom evaluation)
- Medical procedures as ordered by a health care provider
Parental Rights and Options
As a parent, you are the most important voice in your child’s education. Texas law
recognizes that students do best when families are informed, involved, and respected.
Parents are partners with educators, administrators, and school boards of trustees
in their children’s education. Parents have specific rights outlined in the Texas
Education Code including Chapter 26: Parental Rights and Responsibilities.
The form linked below provides information about many of the parental rights and options
described in the Texas Education Code, including the right to refuse or remove your
child from certain activities and instruction. It is not a complete description of
all parental rights. Parents should review this form along with their district’s student
handbook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Without signed forms, your child cannot:
- Participate in school-sponsored clubs or organizations
- Receive routine counseling or health services on campus (except in emergencies).
Emergency care, academics, tutoring, instructional support, and classroom guidance lessons are not affected.
In compliance with Texas Senate Bill 12, UT Tyler University Academy offers a parent engagement portal that provides a required channel for parents to comment on campus or district matters directly to the Superintendent and/or school board. Please note that anonymous submissions will not be honored; if you would like to be contacted, please leave a valid email address and/or phone number.