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ID S1096

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2015

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes that a student's parent or guardian is the primary person responsible for education, with the state in a secondary and supportive role
  • Requires school districts and public charter schools to develop policies promoting parental involvement, including plans for parent-teacher cooperation on homework, attendance, and discipline
  • Mandates schools provide parents with information about their child's course of study and allow review of learning materials and their sources
  • Allows parents to withdraw their child from any learning material or activity if they object based on harm to the child or conflict with their firmly held beliefs, values, or principles
  • Requires school districts and public charter schools to provide annual written notice to parents and guardians about their rights under this chapter

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for parental rights in education.

EDUCATION

Last Action

Read First Time, Referred to Education

3/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Education3/17/2015
Education2/17/2015
Judiciary and Rules2/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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