The proposed bill, known as the Parents and Teachers Helping Students Succeed (PATHS) Act, aims to enhance parental rights and involvement in the education of their children in Arkansas. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code that defines key terms such as "critical theory concept," "parent," and "school." The bill grants parents the right to access information related to their child’s education, including teaching materials and instructional resources, and allows them to temporarily remove their child from classes that conflict with their religious or moral beliefs or promote critical theory concepts. Additionally, it mandates that school boards notify parents of any changes in services related to their child's mental, emotional, or physical well-being.

Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the responsibilities of public school districts and charter schools to ensure transparency and parental involvement in educational decisions. It prohibits schools from adopting policies that would prevent parental notification regarding a student's health or well-being, while also allowing for exceptions in cases where disclosure could lead to harm. Teachers are granted authority to maintain classroom discipline and safety, with protections in place for actions taken in the interest of student safety. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is tasked with creating rules to implement the provisions of this act.