This bill, known as SB 72-FN, establishes a "Parents' Bill of Rights in Education," which affirms the fundamental rights of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their minor children. It introduces a new chapter, RSA 189-B, that outlines specific parental rights, including the right to access educational materials, be informed about their child's academic progress, and exempt their children from immunizations and certain educational assessments. The bill mandates that educational institutions cannot withhold information regarding a child's health or behavior from parents unless there is a compelling government interest, defined as a situation where withholding such information is necessary to prevent child abuse.

Additionally, the bill specifies what constitutes an infringement of parental rights, such as withholding truthful information or providing misleading information to parents. It clarifies that actions like developing school curricula do not infringe on parental rights as long as required disclosures are made. The bill also includes provisions for civil and criminal remedies for violations, including mandatory suspensions for educators found guilty of infringing on parental rights. It ensures that the new statute does not interfere with law enforcement investigations or existing confidentiality protections, with an effective date set for September 1, 2025. The fiscal impact is indeterminable, as it may lead to an increase in complaints but primarily codifies existing regulations without imposing additional costs on school districts.