Bill > HB2161

This bill expands parental rights in Arizona by: 1. Reserving all parental rights exclusively to parents without government interference, including the right to direct their child's education, upbringing, healthcare, and more. The state must demonstrate a compelling government interest of the highest order and that its interference is narrowly tailored to use the least restrictive means. 2. Requiring school districts to develop policies that promote parental involvement and provide procedures for parents to access educational records, opt out of certain instruction, and learn about their rights. 3. Requiring parental consent before administering certain surveys to students and providing alternative educational activities for students whose parents do not consent. 4. Granting parents explicit rights to access all written and electronic records of their child maintained by a school district or charter school, and allowing parents to sue for violations of these rights. Overall, this bill significantly strengthens parental rights and control over their children's education and upbringing in Arizona.