Bill > S49

This bill, titled the "Parents' Bill of Rights," enumerates the rights of parents to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their minor children. It creates a new Chapter 114A in the General Statutes to define parents' rights, including the right to direct their child's education and upbringing, access educational and health records, and prohibit certain activities like biometric scans and video/audio recordings without consent. The bill also adds a new Article 7B to Chapter 115C, requiring public school units to inform parents of their legal rights, provide an annual "parent's guide for student achievement," and develop policies to increase parental involvement. Additionally, the bill establishes notification requirements for changes to a child's physical or mental health services and provides remedies for parental concerns. Finally, it amends Article 1A of Chapter 90 to require parental consent for a minor child's medical treatment.