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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/26/2024
02/26/2024
Crossed Over
02/19/2024
02/19/2024
Passed
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/05/2024
03/05/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to education; specifying procedures and requirements for school districts to provide parents and guardians notice of information regarding students and the rights of parents and guardians to make decisions regarding their children; specifying that school districts cannot prohibit parental or guardian notifications and involvement in critical decisions involving students; specifying procedures for resolving parent or guardian concerns and complaints; specifying duties for school districts; requiring adoption of necessary policies, rules and procedures; and providing for effective dates.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen parental rights and involvement in their children's education and well-being. It requires school districts to notify parents about changes in their child's educational, physical, mental, or emotional health, and prohibits districts from restricting parents' access to their child's records or from encouraging students to withhold information from their parents. The bill also mandates parental consent for students to participate in instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity, and for well-being questionnaires or health screenings. It establishes a complaint and review process for parents to address non-compliance by school districts. The bill gives school districts until July 1, 2024 to implement the necessary policies and procedures.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Education (Joint)
Last Action
Assigned Chapter Number 34 (on 03/05/2024)
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