Committee advances "opt-in" parental-rights bill for certain classroom materials

Feb 28, 2025

House Bill 239 would require parental opt-in and advance notice before students receive instruction on certain sexual content; the House Education Committee voted to send the bill to the floor amid debate about scope and implementation.

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The House Committee on Education voted to send House Bill 239 to the full House with a due-pass recommendation after testimony from the sponsor, legal counsel and parents who said they found explicit materials in school classes.

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