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This bill enacts the "Parents' Bill of Rights" to require public schools to adopt a policy on parental notification regarding student health, well-being, and instructional materials with sexuality content. The key provisions include: 1) requiring schools to ensure sexuality content is age-appropriate and allow parents to opt their child out of such instruction; 2) requiring schools to notify parents of changes to student services or the school's ability to provide a safe learning environment; 3) prohibiting school personnel from discouraging parental involvement in critical student health decisions; 4) allowing parents to file written concerns with the school district and appeal to the school board; and 5) defining terms like "biological sex" and "sexuality content." The bill also amends existing laws to align community schools and STEM schools with these new parental rights requirements.

Education

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/135/hb8