Please utilize the following resources when planning your Rice-sponsored or authorized program with minors!

Policies

Policy 811 - University Programs or Activities Involving Minors

Policy 313 - Laboratory Safety

Youth Protection Meetings

January 2024 Meeting - Registration form updates

Third-Party Program Youth Protection Meeting - Information on how to register a third-party program

February 2024 Meeting - Youth Mental Health Information

March 2024 Meeting - REMS, RUPD, Incident Report and Procedures

August 2024 Meeting - Summer recap, incident report reminders, updates for Fall 2024

Registration

Minors Program Registration System

Forms

Participation Agreement and Release of Liability

Participation Agreement and Release of Liability (Spanish)

Participation Agreement for Online Activity and Release of Liability

Participation Agreement for Online Activity and Release of Liability (Spanish)

Incident Report (PDF version)

Program Specific Resources

Code of Conduct

Minors in Research Laboratories

Parent Packet Helpful Tips

Virtual Program Guidelines for Activities with Minors

Third-Party Program Helpful Registration Information

Emergency Action Plan Resources

Sample Emergency Action Plan

Emergency Management

Missing Child Protocol

Parent Reunification Plan

Parent/Guardian Emergency Contact Information

Shelter in Place Locations

AED Locations

I Love U Guys

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Tips for Youth Programs

Texas Youth Helpline: 1-800-989-6884

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (Intellectual or Developmental Disability) 24/7 Crisis Line: 713-970-7000

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Greater Houston: 713-970-4483