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Debate over parental-rights bill draws large turnout of students, parents and legal experts
Summary
Senate Bill 948, proposing expanded parental access and rights regarding school curriculum, outside partnerships and student notifications, produced sharply divided testimony from parents, students, educators and legal scholars during a lengthy committee hearing.
Lawmakers heard hours of testimony for and against Senate Bill 948, which would codify a set of parental‑access and parental‑rights provisions for public K–12 education, including access to curriculum materials, notice about school partnerships and requirements for parental consent in certain student matters.
Sponsor Sen. (Jason) Reedy (presenting) described the bill as an effort to strengthen transparency and parental involvement. He framed the proposal as similar to provisions that apply in Title I programs and said it would "provide access to curriculum and instructional materials" and require reasonable timelines for parents seeking information or raising concerns.
Supporters argued the bill restores…
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