Bill > HB1738

This bill creates the Parents' Bill of Rights in Arkansas, which aims to strengthen parental involvement and decision-making in their children's education and well-being. The key provisions include: (1) giving parents the right to access information about their child's education, including teaching materials and lesson plans; (2) allowing parents to temporarily remove their child from a class or activity that conflicts with their religious or moral beliefs; (3) requiring schools to notify parents within 24 hours of changes to their child's mental, emotional, or physical health services; and (4) prohibiting schools from discouraging parental involvement in critical decisions affecting their child's well-being, except in cases of suspected abuse, abandonment, or neglect. The bill also restricts classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-5 and requires it to be age-appropriate in grades 6-12.

Education

https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1738&ddBienniumSession=2023%2F2023R