The proposed bill would significantly update the existing Parents' Bill of Rights by introducing new provisions that enhance parental authority over their minor children’s educational experiences. It would grant parents the right to provide written consent for any social transitioning of their child and require schools to inform parents if such actions are being facilitated. Additionally, the bill would allow parents to request and access their child's complete educational records, and it would establish a rebuttable presumption of irreparable harm in cases of violations of parental rights. Moreover, the bill would waive claims to sovereign, qualified, or discretionary immunity for violations of the Parents' Bill of Rights, impose strict liability on governmental entities and employees for each instance of interference with parental rights, and require investigations into past violations within six months of the bill's enactment. It also clarifies that any act of encouraging a minor to withhold information from their parents constitutes a separate violation, thereby strengthening accountability for school employees. Overall, these updates aim to fortify parental rights and ensure transparency in the educational system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 1-602
House Engrossed Version: 1-602
Senate Engrossed Version: 1-602