This bill, known as SB 72-FN, establishes a "Parental Bill of Rights" that affirms and protects 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, choose educational settings, opt out of certain programs, and receive accurate information from schools.

Additionally, the bill outlines limitations on parental rights, clarifying that it does not authorize unlawful conduct or abuse, nor does it interfere with law enforcement or child welfare investigations. It allows parents to withdraw their children from specific health education programs related to sex education and requires schools to publish the parental bill of rights in their annual reports and on their websites. Parents are granted the right to seek legal action for violations of their rights, including potential monetary damages and recovery of legal fees if they prevail in court. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and while it codifies existing regulations regarding parental rights, it may lead to an increase in requests for information from school districts without imposing additional costs on them.