Passed 1st Reading
Summary
The bill adds new parental rights, demanding schools get a parent’s consent before changing a child’s name or gender designation in school records and guaranteeing parents access to their child’s educational and health records. It also bans any instruction on gender identity or sexual activity for kindergarten through fourth grade. Finally, it creates civil penalties, attorney‑fee recovery and state‑led investigations if schools violate these rules, with a 45‑day cure period for non‑compliant districts.
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