Access To Medical Records

Sec. 38.009. ACCESS TO MEDICAL RECORDS. (a) A school administrator, nurse, or teacher is entitled to access to a student's medical records maintained by the school district for reasons determined by district policy. (b) A school administrator, nurse, or teacher who views medical records under this section shall maintain the confidentiality of those medical records. (c) This section does not authorize a school administrator, nurse, or teacher to require a student to be tested to determine the student's medical condition or status. Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 260, Sec. 1, eff. May 30, 1995.