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 importance of parental involvement in decisions affecting their child's education and well-being, prohibiting schools from adopting policies that would discourage parental notification or involvement. It also outlines the authority of teachers to maintain classroom discipline and provides protections for teachers against litigation when acting to ensure a safe learning environment. The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is tasked with promulgating rules to implement the provisions of this act, which will be subject to review by the relevant legislative committees.