The proposed legislation, known as the "Parents' Bill of Rights," aims to enhance parental involvement and rights within the public school system in Arkansas. It mandates that public school district boards and governing bodies of open-enrollment public charter schools adopt procedures to ensure parents are notified about significant information regarding their child's education and well-being. The bill emphasizes the fundamental right of parents to make decisions regarding their children's upbringing and prohibits school personnel from discouraging or prohibiting parental involvement in critical decisions affecting students' mental, emotional, or physical health.

Key provisions of the bill include the requirement for schools to provide parents access to educational materials, the ability to temporarily remove their child from classes that conflict with their beliefs, and the obligation for schools to notify parents of any changes in their child's services related to health and well-being within a specified timeframe. Additionally, the bill restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity for younger students and outlines the responsibilities of school personnel to encourage parental involvement. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is tasked with creating rules to implement these provisions effectively.