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This bill amends the School Code to establish comprehensive parental rights within school districts across Illinois. The legislation requires school boards to ensure parents and guardians have multiple rights, including the ability to freely petition and provide public comments at school board meetings, access and review curriculum and learning materials (which must be posted online by grade level), and review district budgetary documents. Parents must be informed about educational opportunities such as gifted programs, special education, English learner support, and career and technical education, as well as be notified about school safety issues and violent activities while maintaining student privacy. The bill mandates that each parent has the right to meet with their child's teacher at least twice per year, and that school libraries maintain a list of reading materials that parents can review. Additionally, parents must be kept informed about Illinois Learning Standards, parent-school engagement opportunities, and the district's policies for protecting student privacy. These provisions apply to both local school districts and the board of education, emphasizing transparency and parental involvement in their children's education.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2818&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104