Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a parental bill of rights for students in public and private schools.

Highlights:

• Establishes a parental bill of rights for parents of minors in public and private schools in order to protect their fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their minor child (Ch. 189-B, Sec. 1).

• Defines “minor” as an individual under the age of 18 (Ch. 189-B, Sec. 1).

• Defines “ parent” as an individual who has legal custody of a minor child as a natural or adoptive parent, or legal guardian (Ch. 189-B, Sec. 1).

• Prohibits any school from withholding information about the child, their health, their school environment, or in-school behaviour from the parent (Ch. 189-B, Sec. 1).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect beginning September 1, 2023 (Ch. 189-B, Sec. 3).

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