The Parents Bill of Rights Act establishes a framework to ensure that parents and guardians of public school students in New Jersey have fundamental rights regarding their children's education. These rights include the ability to review educational materials, access student records, receive notifications about their child's health and safety, inquire about changes to their child's gender identity, and opt out of certain curricula that conflict with their beliefs. The bill mandates that school boards create policies to inform parents of these rights and prohibits any interference with them. Additionally, it requires the establishment of a complaint process for parents to report violations of these rights.

To promote transparency, the bill also outlines specific information that school boards must provide to parents upon request, such as curriculum details, health records, and school policies. Parents must submit a written request to obtain this information, which schools are required to provide within ten school days. Overall, the act aims to enhance cooperation between parents, schools, and the state while safeguarding parental authority in the educational process.