This bill proposes several updates to the existing statutes regarding parental rights and the responsibilities of educational institutions. It introduces new rights for parents, including the right to consent to and be informed about any social transitioning of their minor child, as well as the right to access the child's complete educational record without any withheld information. Additionally, the bill clarifies that no new obligations are created for schools to report student misconduct that is typically handled as a disciplinary matter.

Furthermore, the bill establishes significant liabilities for governmental entities and employees who facilitate or encourage minors to withhold information from their parents. It sets minimum financial penalties for both employees and institutions found liable for such actions, prohibits indemnification of offending employees, and allows parents to sue for violations. The bill also mandates disclosure of any past actions that violated these provisions within six months of the law's enactment, with specified penalties for non-disclosure. Definitions for terms such as "educational record" and "social transitioning" are also included to provide clarity.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 1-602