(a) A school district or school district employee may not refer a student to an outside counselor for care or treatment of a chemical dependency or an emotional or psychological condition unless the district:
(1) obtains prior written consent for the referral from the student's parent;
(2) discloses to the student's parent any relationship between the district and the outside counselor;
(3) informs the student and the student's parent of any alternative public or private source of care or treatment reasonably available in the area;
(4) requires the approval of appropriate school district personnel before a student may be referred for care or treatment or before a referral is suggested as being warranted; and
(5) specifically prohibits any disclosure of a student record that violates state or federal law.
(b) In this section, "parent" includes a managing conservator or guardian.