The Texas Education Agency issued new guidance on Monday following schools' concerns over healthcare for students. Senate Bill 12, also known as the Texas Parents Bill of Rights, requires schools to have parental consent before students receive healthcare services on campus. However, opponents say vague language has led to some schools being wary of providing something as simple as a Band-Aid to some students without parental consent.

What is Senate Bill 12, the Texas Parents Bill of Rights?

Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 12, the Texas Parents Bill of Rights, into law in June, and it went into effect on Sept. 1.

The law extends the ban on diversity, equity and inclusion policies to K-12 schools. In particular, it prohibits school districts from factoring race, ethnicity, gender

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