Authority To Employ Or Contract With Nonphysician Mental Health Professional

Sec. 38.0101. AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY OR CONTRACT WITH NONPHYSICIAN MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL. (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. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 352 (H.B. 18), Sec. 1.12, eff. December 1, 2019.