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This bill amends Nebraska school district policies to enhance parental rights and transparency regarding student surveys, instructional materials, and school activities. The bill expands existing requirements for school districts to provide parents, guardians, and educational decisionmakers with access to various school-related information, including textbooks, tests, digital materials, and curriculum. Specifically, the bill introduces new provisions mandating that schools provide advance notice (at least 15 days) before administering surveys that request sensitive information from students, such as sexual, medical, mental health, or personal behavioral details. The notice must include comprehensive information about the survey's purpose, content, and privacy protections. Parents will have the right to review survey materials, request copies, and opt their children out of participating. The bill also prohibits surveys requesting sexual information for students in kindergarten through sixth grade and restricts the disclosure of personally identifiable student information. Additionally, the bill ensures compliance with federal privacy laws like the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, and children's online privacy regulations. These changes aim to increase parental involvement and provide more control over their children's educational experiences.

Education

https://nebraskalegislature.gov/bills/view_bill.php?DocumentID=58845