FLORIDA
Florida Laws Requiring Parental Consent for Mental Health Surveys, Questionnaires, and Wellness Assessments
Florida law provides clear statutory requirements mandating parental consent before a minor may participate in mental health surveys, questionnaires, wellness assessments, or any activities that may divulge their mental health information. The most significant provisions stem from the Parents’ Bill of Rights and accompanying education and health statutes
Florida Laws Guaranteeing Parents’ Rights to Direct the Mental Health of Their Children
Primary Statutory Framework
Florida Statutes Chapter 1014 – Parents’ Bill of Rights This comprehensive legislation establishes the fundamental framework for parental rights regarding mental health decisions for minor children in Florida.