permission slips
Page 5 of 28
Do Permission Slips Need to Be Notarized? What Schools Should Know
Most school permission slips do not need notarization. Learn when a notary is actually required, what makes a signature legally valid, and how to handle the rare cases that do.
Can I Accept a Photo of a Signed Permission Slip? What Teachers Need to Know
A parent emails a photo of the signed form the night before the trip. Is that enough? Here is what teachers need to know about photographed signatures, legal validity, and record-keeping.
Permission Forms for School Drone Programs and UAV Clubs
What to include on a drone program permission form for schools, how to communicate FAA rules and safety risks to parents, and how to manage ongoing consent across a UAV club or CTE course.
Permission Forms for JROTC Programs, Military Drills, and Cadet Leadership Activities
A practical guide for JROTC instructors on permission forms for marksmanship training, obstacle courses, rappelling, drill competitions, leadership camps, color guard, and military base visits.
Can a Parent's Text Message Count as a Signed Permission Slip?
A parent texts 'yes she can go' and you wonder if that counts. Here's what the law actually says about text-based consent, when it holds up, and when it doesn't.
Permission Slips for Students in Foster Care, Kinship Care, and Temporary Guardianship
A practical guide for teachers navigating permission slips when a student's guardian situation is unclear or temporary: who can legally sign, how to verify, and how to handle it sensitively.
Does a Signed Permission Slip Actually Protect Your School? What Teachers Need to Know About Liability
A signed permission slip helps, but it is not a lawsuit shield. Here is what courts actually say about permission slip liability and what teachers can do to maximize protection.
What to Do When a Parent Refuses to Sign a Permission Slip
A practical guide for teachers when a parent actively says no. Covers common refusal reasons, how to respond professionally, student handling, and documentation.
Permission Click Alternatives: Free Tools for Teachers Who Need Permission Slips Now
Permission Click is now part of the PowerSchool enterprise ecosystem. Individual teachers cannot self-serve. Here are five free or freemium alternatives you can start using today.
Which Permission Slip Do You Need? A Teacher's Decision Guide for Every School Event
Not sure which form to send for your next school event? This scenario-by-scenario decision guide covers off-campus trips, sports, technology, medical, food, media, overnight events, and more.
How to Collect Permission Slips Over Summer Break for Fall Activities
School email goes dark in June, but fall sports, band camp, and early-September field trips still need signed forms before August. Here is how to collect them when your normal channels are gone.
What Teachers Wish Parents Knew About Permission Slips
Seven things teachers wish every parent understood about permission slips: why they exist, why the deadline matters, what happens when a form doesn't come back, and how to make the whole process easier for everyone.