Health Services

About Health Services

School Nursing is a specialized practice of nursing that protects and promotes student health, facilitates optimal development, and advances academic success. Rockwall ISD employs registered nurses in each school in the district. School nurses deliver direct care to students, monitor required immunization, perform health screenings required by the state, monitor communicable diseases, plan for health related emergencies, and provide health information and wellness promotion.

Routine Health-Related Services

The 89th Texas Legislature passed and the Governor signed into law Senate Bill 12 (SB12) which requires school districts to obtain written permission from a parent/guardian before providing health-related services to that individual's child. SB12 also requires that districts provide written notice of each school-based health-related service offered. These routine services promote student safety, wellness, and readiness to learn. School health-related services are most often provided by the school nurse; however, they may also be provided by other school staff members such as teachers, administrators, health services assistants, or other staff who supervise students. To learn more about House Bill 12 and its impact on Health Services, please click here.