R277-313-4. Parent Consent

(1) A school counselor shall obtain written parent consent prior to providing services authorized under this rule. (2) Authorized personnel shall obtain consent as required in Section 53G-9-902 prior to providing mental health services. (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), consistent with Subsection 53G-9-902(3)(b), authorized personnel may provide services without parent consent if a delay could create an immediate serious risk of suicide or serious bodily injury to the student or another individual. (2) A school or LEA shall: (a) provide training to educators on the parent consent requirement; and (b) ensure compliance by the educators employed by the LEA.