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Texas Education Code - EDUC § 38.0101. Authority to Employ or Contract With Nonphysician Mental Health Professional

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) A school district may employ or contract with one or more nonphysician mental health professionals.

(b) In this section, “nonphysician mental health professional” means:

(1) a psychologist licensed to practice in this state and designated as a health-service provider;

(2) a registered nurse with a master's or doctoral degree in psychiatric nursing;

(3) a licensed clinical social worker;

(4) a professional counselor licensed to practice in this state; or

(5) a marriage and family therapist licensed to practice in this state.

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