Parent Letters

Version Date: 29 Apr 2025

Sample parent letters can be used as part of your strategy to offer informed consent to parents/guardians before presenting child abuse prevention education. In Texas, schools are required by law to provide child abuse antivictimization education (TEC §38.004) and programs to raise awareness of how to prevent child sexual abuse and other forms of child maltreatment (TEC §38.0041). Furthermore, under Texas law, parents have a right to review and/or purchase all curriculum materials adopted by schools to teach child abuse prevention, and must provide written consent before their children may participate in lessons about child abuse prevention, relationship violence prevention, sex trafficking prevention, and human sexuality education (TEC §28.004).

More guidance on Texas laws surrounding child abuse prevention education can be found here: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/subject-areas/health-and-physical-education/4-14-2022-child-abuse-f-a-q.pdf

Which Lessons Require Parental Consent?

For Early Childhood (Puppets)

Parental permission is NOT REQUIRED for:

Lesson 1: Assertiveness
Lesson 2: The Power of Kind Words

Parental permission IS REQUIRED for:

Lesson 3: Keeping My Body Safe
Lesson 4: Stopping Neglect and Physical Abuse

For Lower Elementary/Foundation (Comics/Videos)

Parental permission is NOT REQUIRED for

Lesson 1: Be Assertive
Lesson 2: Boundaries and Consent
Lesson 5: Emotional Safety

Parental permission IS REQUIRED for

Lesson 3: Physical Abuse
Lesson 4: Sexual Abuse

For Upper Elementary/Extension (PowerPoint & Scenarios)

Parental permission is NOT REQUIRED for

Lesson 1: Safe Relationships
Lesson 2: Emotional Control
Lesson 3: Handling Conflict
Lesson 5: Stay Safe Online

Parental permission IS REQUIRED for

Lesson 4: Stopping Abuse

Please note: It is the responsibility of the school and/or school district to ensure compliance with Texas Law. Our recommendation is based on our interpretation of the statutes but does not substitute for the advice of a lawyer.