Bill > HF3444

This bill creates a "Parent's Bill of Rights" in Minnesota that establishes a set of fundamental parental rights, including the right to direct the upbringing, education, and health care of one's minor child. The bill prohibits the state, political subdivisions, or other governmental entities from infringing on these parental rights and provides various protections, such as requiring written consent for certain actions related to the child's medical care, education, and records. The bill also outlines prohibited actions, such as attempting to coerce a child to withhold information from their parent or discriminating against a parent for exercising their rights. The bill clarifies that it does not authorize neglect or abuse of a child and does not apply to parental actions that would end a child's life.