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Washington Parent's Bill of Rights takes full effect as lawmakers consider changes during 2025 session Twenty-four states have passed legislation establishing what supporters call ... View MoreWashington Parent's Bill of Rights takes full effect as lawmakers consider changes during 2025 session Twenty-four states have passed legislation establishing what supporters call "Parent's Bills of Rights." These laws—which outline parental rights regarding their children's education and upbringing—have mostly passed under Republican trifectas. But Washington recently became the second state to pass one under a Democratic trifecta. After parts of it were blocked for months due to a lawsuit, it is taking full effect, and Democrats and Republicans are divided on legislation that would change it On Jan. 27, King County Superior Court Judge Michael Scott in Washington dismissed a lawsuit against Initiative 2081, allowing the state’s Parents’ Bill of Rights to take full effect. The term "Parents’ Bills of Rights" refers to laws that explicitly afford parents rights regarding their involvement in their children’s education. In some states, Parents' Bills of Rights are education-specific. Other Parents' Bills of Rights are more general, commonly allowing parents to direct their children's upbringing. Even if there is no statewide statute regarding parents' rights, local school districts have passed parents' rights policies in their jurisdictions. The measure took effect on Jun. 6, 2024. On Jun. 21, Scott temporarily blocked portions of the law that required school districts to turn student records, including medical and mental health counseling records, over to parents within 10 days of a parent’s written request. Those provisions took effect after Scott’s January ruling. Initiative 2081 also gives parents the right to: Review textbooks, curriculum, and supplemental materials used in their child’s classroom Receive prior notification of medical services offered to their child, except in emergencies Be informed about any medical services or medications provided to their child with potential financial impact Be notified of medical treatment arranged by the school resulting in follow-up care beyond normal hours Be notified of criminal actions involving or committed by their child Be notified if law enforcement questions their child, except in cases of parental abuse or neglect accusations Be notified if their child is taken from school without parental permission Be assured that the school will not discriminate against their child based on sincerely held religious beliefs Opt-out students from certain surveys, assignments, and instructional topics, including those related to sexuality Receive the annual school calendar and be notified of any revisions Receive information on required fees, dress code, and academic performance-threatening promotion https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1296&Initiative=False&Year=2025&_wcsid=82F43F090BE463673AD07C076F7058F167ADE39EE60F83FA

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February 10, 2025