Ohio Governor Signs ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights,’ Requiring Schools to Inform Parents on Health and Sexuality Content

Source: https://www.msn.com/

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the controversial “Parents’ Bill of Rights” into law, empowering parents with increased access to decisions involving their children’s health care and lessons addressing sexuality or gender identity in schools. The legislation reflects a broader national trend of conservative pushback against perceived liberal ideologies in public education.

Highlights: 

• Parental Rights Boosted: The new law requires schools to notify parents about changes to a child’s health care or lessons involving “sexuality content,” including discussions on gender identity.
• Religious Instruction Allowed: Schools must permit students to leave during the day for religious education programs, expanding access to faith-based learning.
• Criticism from LGBTQ+ Advocates: Equality Ohio and other groups argue the law could harm LGBTQ+ students by forcing schools to disclose private matters to parents, potentially putting students at risk.
• Governor’s Defense: Gov. Mike DeWine stressed that the law prioritizes parental involvement, asserting that parents are best equipped to support their children.
• Ongoing Debate: The bill reflects national tensions over education, with conservatives advocating for parental oversight and critics pushing for greater student privacy and inclusivity.

Read more about this here: https://ohio.childreninfobank.com/safebank/ohio-gov-signs-bill-requiring-schools-to-tell-parents-about-health-care-changes-sexuality-content/

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