Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
Summary
The bill adds a new section, 260C.009, that declares parents have a fundamental, non‑transferable right to direct the upbringing, schooling and medical care of any child 17 or younger. It lists specific rights—such as choosing any type of education, reviewing school and medical records, and requiring written consent for exams, treatments, biometric data and recordings—while limiting state or school interference. The measure also bars state employees from coercing children or discriminating against parents who assert these rights.
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