The proposed bill, known as the Affirming Parental Rights Act, mandates that the state department of education and school districts provide a link to a dedicated webpage outlining parental rights as established by federal and state laws. Each school district is required to share this link prominently on their website and to utilize a standard form for the affirming parental rights webpage, which will include a document detailing inalienable parental rights. The attorney general is tasked with providing a comprehensive description of these rights, which must be updated annually, and the state department of education is responsible for investigating reported violations of these rights.
Additionally, the bill establishes a process for parents to report violations, requiring school districts to respond to complaints within 15 days. If unresolved, parents can escalate the issue to the state department of education, which must complete its investigation within 40 days. The bill also allows parents to pursue civil action for violations, with the burden of proof resting on the school district. Civil penalties of $5,000 per violation are imposed on school districts or their employees, recoverable by the attorney general or local attorneys, with funds directed to the state or county general funds.