The proposed bill introduces the "Rights of Parents and Guardians in Public Educational Instruction Act" to Title 16 of the General Laws, aimed at enhancing parental involvement in K-12 education. It grants parents and guardians the right to review educational materials and activities, requiring municipalities to maintain directories of these resources. Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, school committees and charter school governing bodies must disclose procedures for accessing learning materials and provide comprehensive listings of instructional resources online at least 15 days before their first use. The bill also allows parents to withdraw their children from activities involving materials they deem harmful and mandates that schools provide alternative assignments.

Additionally, the bill establishes a formal process for parents to raise complaints about learning materials, requiring written submissions to school principals and governing bodies, with timelines for responses. If issues remain unresolved, parents can pursue legal action for compliance. Schools must obtain written consent from parents before using potentially inappropriate materials or providing sex education. The legislation emphasizes transparency and parental rights while including provisions for liberal construction and severability, ensuring the bill's effectiveness even if parts are invalidated.