Parents' Bill of Rights Advances in House

SB 582 (Rodrigues, R.) and HB 241 (Grall) place proper educational and medical decision-making authority with the family, rather than the government. These bills ensure that the right of parents of public-school children to review instructional materials and curriculum is transparent and forthcoming. They also establish parental consent requirements for medical care provided to, and medical drug prescriptions written for, a minor child. Having access to information about their rights allows parents to make informed decisions and better direct their child's education and health care. You can read more about this legislation in a letter to the bill sponsor. On March 17, HB 241 was passed (14-7) by the House Judiciary Committee, its second committee of reference. 

TAKE ACTION: Send a message to your Florida state lawmakers and ask them to support SB 582 / HB 241.