The bill aims to revise existing laws related to parental rights, emphasizing the importance of parent involvement in education. It allows parents to withdraw their children from specific school instruction, including for religious reasons, and mandates that school districts provide parents with information about educational opportunities available to their children. Additionally, the bill establishes further parental rights and responsibilities, ensuring that, with certain exceptions, employees of governmental entities cannot withhold specific information from parents.

Furthermore, the bill proposes an increase in a filing fee and includes amendments to sections 20-5-103 and 25-1-202 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). These changes are designed to enhance parental engagement in the educational process and ensure transparency between schools and families regarding educational content and opportunities.

Statutes affected:
SB0518_1.pdf: 20-5-103, 25-1-202, 40-6-701
SB0518_2.pdf: 20-5-103, 25-1-202, 40-6-701
SB0518_3.pdf: 20-5-103, 25-1-202, 40-6-701
Amended: 20-5-103, 25-1-202, 40-6-701
Introduced: 20-5-103, 25-1-202, 40-6-701