The proposed bill aims to enhance transparency in public preK-12 education by mandating that local school boards post current classroom curricula on their websites. Specifically, it requires local superintendents and boards of education to ensure that adopted curricula are accessible to students, parents, and guardians within 30 days of adoption. Additionally, parents or guardians can request detailed information about instructional and supplemental materials used in the classroom, which teachers must provide. If a teacher fails to comply, a complaint process is established, allowing parents to escalate unresolved issues to the local or state superintendent of education.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that local superintendents must report the number of complaints received annually to the State Superintendent of Education, who will then compile and report the total complaints statewide and by county. The bill also emphasizes the confidentiality of complaints, classifying them as educational records protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2024.