The Parents' Rights to Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (P.R.I.D.E.) Act seeks to amend the Ohio Revised Code to strengthen parental rights concerning their children's access to essential care and educational opportunities. It introduces a new section, 3131.01, which grants parents the right to equitable access to evidence-based medical care, behavioral health care, hygiene care, and inclusive educational opportunities. The bill also emphasizes the importance of children's rights to freedom of speech and behavioral health confidentiality. To align with these new provisions, several existing sections of the Revised Code are repealed, including sections 3109.054, 3129.01 through 3129.06, 3313.473, 3313.5320, 3319.90, 3345.562, and 3345.90.

Additionally, the bill amends sections 3314.03 and 3326.11 to clarify the responsibilities of sponsors in monitoring community schools and ensuring compliance with laws. It allows contracts between sponsors and governing authorities to include provisions for payments to sponsors for oversight, capped at three percent of the school's state operating expenses. The act also establishes conditions for contract renewals and outlines consequences for community schools that fail to open or close prematurely. Overall, the P.R.I.D.E. Act aims to create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment for students and their families while enhancing parental involvement in the educational process.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3314.03, 3326.11, 3109.054, 3129.01, 3129.02, 3129.03, 3129.04, 3129.05, 3129.06, 3313.473, 3313.5320, 3319.90, 3345.562, 3345.90