prohibiting school district personnel from transporting students to medical or mental health appointments, visits, or procedures without parental consent.

HB 231 requires school districts to create policies that prohibit school staff from transporting students (minors) to medical or mental health appointments, evaluations, or procedures without parental consent, except during emergencies under existing protocols. It directly affects school districts, staff, and students needing non-emergency medical or mental health care. The key mechanism mandates that school districts adopt written policies ensuring parental approval is obtained before any such transport, with exceptions only for emergencies following published school health protocols. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.