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Concerns Related to Parental Rights

On March 28, 2022, House Bill 1557 - Parental Rights in Education - was signed into law with the intent
to protect the rights of parents in need of additional assistance with certain disputes that are not timely
resolved by the school or school district.

On October 19, 2022, the State Board of Education adopted Rule 6A-6.0791, Florida Administrative Code
(F.A.C.), Special Magistrate for Unresolved Student Welfare Complaints at Charter Schools. This rule is
applicable to all charter schools. The purpose of Rule 6A-6.0791, F.A.C., is to support parental rights by
providing charter school parents with a more expedient route to resolve certain disputes.

The following is a summary of the concerns that may be raised under the Parental Rights in Education
[F.S. 1001.42 (8)(c)]. The entire bill can be found at this link. 

*The required notice regarding a change in the student’s services or monitoring related to the
student’s mental, emotional, or physical health or well-being and the school’s ability to provide a
safe and supportive learning environment for the student.
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*The requirement for school personnel to encourage a student to discuss issues related to their
well-being with their parent(s).
 

*The prohibition against school personnel prohibiting or discouraging parental notification of and
involvement in critical decisions affecting a student’s mental, emotional, or physical health or
well-being.
 

*The prohibition of classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual
orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, or in other grades in a
manner that is not age-appropriate or developmentally appropriate, in accordance with State
standards.

*The requirement that student support services training adhere to student services guidelines,
standards, and frameworks established by the Florida Department of Education.
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*The requirement that, at the beginning of each school year, the school notify parents of each
healthcare service offered at their child’s school and of the option to withhold consent or decline
any specific service.
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*The requirement that the school provide a copy of a well-being questionnaire or health
screening form to the parent and obtain the permission of the parent before administering the
questionnaire or health screening form to a student in kindergarten through grade 3.

HB 1557 – Parental Rights in Education does not include:

*The review of instructional materials. If you have question, please contact the School
administration.
 

*Disputes under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. A parent/guardian has other
dispute resolution options available specially for students with disabilities.