This bill proposes significant changes to education policy in Minnesota, specifically regarding classroom instruction on gender identity and parental notification procedures. It prohibits public school instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity for students in kindergarten through grade 8, mandating that the commissioner provide guidelines for enforcement. Additionally, the bill establishes a new section in the Minnesota Statutes, effective for the 2026-2027 school year, that outlines the responsibilities of schools to notify parents or guardians about changes in their child's mental, emotional, or physical health services, ensuring that parents are involved in decisions affecting their child's well-being.

Furthermore, the bill requires schools to inform parents about health care services offered at their child's school and to obtain parental consent before administering any well-being questionnaires or health screenings to students in the specified grades. It also prohibits school boards from adopting policies that would prevent parental notification regarding a child's health or well-being. The bill includes provisions for parents to appeal decisions made by school boards and outlines the process for resolving concerns, ensuring that parents have a voice in their child's education and health matters.