Establishing a parental bill of rights.
Establishing a parental bill of rights.
HB10, introduced on December 23, 2024, aims to establish a parental bill of rights. This bill outlines specific rights and responsibilities for parents in their children's education and development. It seeks to ensure parents have a say in their children's education, including curriculum choices and access to their children's educational records. The bill passed both the House and Senate with amendments and was signed into law on June 10, 2025, effective July 1, 2025.
This legislation directly affects parents by giving them more control and input over their children's education. It may also impact school districts and educational institutions by requiring them to implement new procedures to respect and support parental rights. The bill has been reviewed and amended through various legislative steps, including committee reviews and floor votes in both chambers.
Key milestones include the bill being introduced, referred to committees, amended, and passed by both the House and Senate, culminating in the governor's signature. The final steps were completed on June 11, 2025, when the bill was officially chaptered and became law.