This bill establishes a "Parental Bill of Rights" aimed at affirming and protecting the rights of parents concerning their children's education. It prohibits schools from infringing on these rights unless such actions are narrowly tailored to address a compelling state interest, specifically when there is clear and convincing evidence that the infringement is necessary to prevent child abuse. The bill mandates that school boards develop policies to promote parental involvement and provide notice of parental rights, while also allowing parents to take legal action to enforce these rights. Key provisions include the rights of parents to direct their child's upbringing, education, and health care, access information about their child's educational progress, and opt out of certain educational programs.

Additionally, the bill requires schools to develop policies that promote parental participation, including cooperation between parents and teachers, procedures for parents to learn about their child's course of study, and the ability to object to certain materials based on personal beliefs. It allows parents to withdraw their children from specific health education programs related to sex education and mandates that schools inform parents about available clubs and activities. The legislation includes provisions that protect parental rights from infringement by school personnel unless there is clear and convincing evidence supporting such actions, and it grants parents the right to seek legal remedies if their rights are violated. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025, and while it does not impose additional costs on school districts, it may lead to an increase in requests for information under existing right-to-know laws.