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Notice of and Consent for School Counseling Services 

2025-2026 School Year 

Aviso y Consentimiento para Servicios de Consejería Escolar 

Año Escolar 2025-2026 

 

During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Senate Bill 12 was passed, requiring schools to obtain annual parental consent before providing mental health services.  

In compliance with SB 12 and in recognition of your right to make decisions regarding your child’s mental health care, we are requesting your consent for your child to receive non-emergency services from the campus counselor or other authorized school personnel during the 2025–2026 school year. 

 

A new consent form is now available in Home Access Center. Instructions for accessing and submitting the form can be found in the link: Instructions

 

 

Durante la 89.ª Sesión Legislativa de Texas, los legisladores aprobaron el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 12, que exige que las escuelas obtengan el consentimiento anual de los padres antes de brindar servicios de salud mental.  

De acuerdo con el Proyecto de Ley del Senado 12 (SB 12), de la 89.ª Sesión Legislativa de Texas, y en reconocimiento de su derecho a dirigir la atención de salud mental de su hijo/a, solicitamos su consentimiento para que su hijo/a reciba servicios de salud que no sean de emergencia por parte de el consejero/a u otro personal escolar autorizado durante el año escolar 2025-2026.  

 

Se ha publicado un nuevo formulario para completar en Home Access Center; complete el formulario antes del 1 de Septiembre de 2025. Los pasos para completar el formulario se pueden encontrar en el enlace: Instrucciones

Guidance and Counseling

Mission Statement
The Guidance and Counseling Department in Harlingen CISD is an integral part of the total educational program. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive, developmental guidance and counseling program which is vital in the achievement of excellence. All students will be provided the opportunity to develop the academic, social, personal, college and career competencies needed to prepare them for post-secondary options, which includes work, military, higher education, and preparation as productive citizens and lifelong learners.

El departamento de consejería y orientación del distrito escolar de Harlingen es una parte integral del programa educativo en su totalidad. Nuestra misión es proveer un programa de consejería y orientación comprensivo el cual es vital en el logro de la excelencia. Todos los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de desarrollar competencias de desarrollo académico, social, personal, así como competencias universitarias y de carreras profesionales necesarias para prepararlos para opciones post-secundarias, incluyendo preparación para el trabajo, el ejército, la educación superior y la preparación como ciudadanos productivos y aprendices de por vida.


 

Sylvia Gamboa

Sylvia Gamboa

Director of Guidance and Counseling

956-430-9520

Email S.Gamboa

 

Administrative Assistant: Diana Dominguez

Email D. Dominguez

Alfredo Aguilera

Alfredo Aguilera

School Climate Specialist

Email A. Aguilera

Melinda Gutierrez

Melinda Gutierrez

Licensed Master Social Worker

Email M. Gutierrez

Arabela Torres

Arabela Torres

Licensed Master Social Worker

Email A. Torres

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