The bill amends the existing law regarding parental notification for non-academic surveys administered in public schools. It mandates that school districts must email parents copies of these surveys and their purposes, ensuring that parents are informed at least 10 days prior to the surveys being distributed to students. Additionally, the bill removes the previous exception for the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which means that parents must now provide written consent for their children to participate in this survey, unless the student is an adult or an emancipated minor.

The new legal language inserted into the law includes requirements for school districts to notify parents through email and other means of delivery, as well as the stipulation that no student can be required to participate in non-academic surveys without parental consent. The bill aims to enhance parental involvement and oversight regarding the information collected from students about sensitive topics such as social behavior, family life, and personal beliefs. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186:11
As Amended by the House: 186:11
Version adopted by both bodies: 186:11