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Student‑rights bill draws sharply split testimony on privacy, parental rights and school enforcement
Summary
Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1296 (student rights / parental notification / school compliance) prompted divided testimony: LGBTQ+ students and school advocates urged protections for privacy and safety; some parents and groups urged stronger parental notification and opposed changes to existing law.
The committee took public testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 12 96 on April 4, a bill that updates school responsibilities on student rights, parental notification, staff protections and a complaints process for alleged violations.
The bill would require school districts to develop student-focused materials listing rights, expand technical assistance and investigative authority at OSPI (the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction), and provide protections for school employees who support students’ legal rights or use approved instructional materials. The bill also includes expedited parental notification requirements for allegations of abuse or…
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