RI S2435

Parents and guardians of K-12 students gain the right to review learning materials and activities in advance and may withdraw their child from any class or activity they deem harmful due to sexual content, violent content, or profane/vulgar language, with the option to request alternative assignments.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, all public schools and charter schools must post on their websites comprehensive listings of instructional materials organized by subject and grade, including textbooks, videos, websites, apps, guest lecturers, assemblies, and civics-related projects.

Schools must display required information at least 7 days before the school year starts or 3 days before first use of any new material, and listings must remain accessible through the end of the following school year.

Written parental consent is required before schools may use age-inappropriate video/audio/electronic materials or provide sex education instruction to students.

Parents must follow a formal complaint process before pursuing legal action: first submitting a written complaint to the principal (15-day response window), then to the school board or charter governing body (25-day response window), before filing suit in superior court for injunctive relief.