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FL H1059
Bill
Status
3/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates Chapter 1014, Florida Statutes, establishing the "Parents' Bill of Rights" that recognizes parents' fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their minor children
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Requires government entities to demonstrate a compelling state interest using narrowly tailored, least restrictive means before infringing on parental rights
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Mandates district school boards develop parental involvement policies including procedures for parents to access course materials, object to instructional content based on moral or religious beliefs, withdraw children from sex education, and learn about school clubs and activities
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Requires written parental consent before health care practitioners can provide services or prescribe medications to minors, with violations constituting a first-degree misdemeanor and grounds for disciplinary action with fines up to $500 per violation
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Guarantees parents specific rights including access to school and medical records, notification of suspected crimes against their child, and consent requirements for biometric scans, DNA collection, and video/voice recordings
Legislative Description
Parental Rights
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
3/14/2020