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FL S1634

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Education

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates Chapter 1014, Florida Statutes, the "Parents' Bill of Rights," establishing that parents have a fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of their minor children

  • Requires government entities to demonstrate a compelling state interest using the least restrictive means before infringing on parental rights, and prohibits withholding information about a child's health, well-being, or education from parents

  • Mandates district school boards develop policies promoting parental involvement, including procedures for parents to object to instructional materials, opt out of sex education, and access information about courses, clubs, and school choice options

  • Requires written parental consent before health care practitioners can provide services or prescribe medications to minors, with violations constituting a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $500 and disciplinary action

  • Grants parents rights to consent before biometric scans, DNA/blood record creation, or video/voice recordings of their children are made by government entities, with exceptions for court proceedings, criminal investigations, and school safety purposes

Legislative Description

Parental Rights

Last Action

Died in Rules

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules2/19/2020
Education2/4/2020
Judiciary1/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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