The bill mandates that school districts must email parents copies of non-academic surveys conducted in public schools, ensuring that parents are informed about the surveys and their purposes. It removes the previous exception for the youth risk behavior survey, now requiring parents to provide written consent for their children to participate in this survey. The bill also stipulates that no student shall be compelled to participate in non-academic surveys without parental consent, except for adult students or emancipated minors.

Additionally, the bill requires school districts to make these surveys available for review on their websites and at the school, and to notify parents or legal guardians at least 10 days prior to the distribution of any survey. The new legal language emphasizes the importance of parental involvement and consent in the administration of non-academic surveys, reflecting a shift towards greater transparency and parental rights in educational settings. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 186:11
HB1191 text: 186:11