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HB 1178 - Establishes Parents' Bill of Rights - Georgia Key Vote

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Title: Establishes Parents' Bill of Rights

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a Parents' Bill of Rights.

Highlights:

 

  • Authorizes a parent to, without state or local interference (Sec. 1):

    • Review all classroom materials to be used in their child’s instruction;

    • Access all school reports related to their child;

    • Access graduation requirements and retention policies; and

    • Request that their child not be included in school photographs, videos, or voice recordings.

  • Authorizes a parent to appeal to the Board of Education if any of these rights are not granted (Sec. 1).

  • Requires schools to post information on their websites regarding (Sec. 1):

    • How parents can review their child’s records;

    • How parents can review instructional materials;

    • Procedures for parent objection to instructional materials;

    • Procedures for a parent to withdraw their child from a sex education class; and

    • Procedures for a parent to request that their child not appear in school photographs, videos, or voice recordings.

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See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Establishes Parents' Bill of Rights

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a substitute bill that establishes a Parents' Bill of Rights.

Highlights:

 

  • Authorizes a parent to, without state or local interference (Sec. 1):

    • Review all classroom materials to be used in their child’s instruction;

    • Access all school reports related to their child;

    • Access graduation requirements and retention policies; and

    • Request that their child not be included in school photographs, videos, or voice recordings.

  • Authorizes a parent to appeal to the Board of Education if any of these rights are not granted (Sec. 1).

  • Requires schools to post information on their websites regarding (Sec. 1):

    • How parents can review their child’s records;

    • How parents can review instructional materials;

    • Procedures for parent objection to instructional materials;

    • Procedures for a parent to withdraw their child from a sex education class; and

    • Procedures for a parent to request that their child not appear in school photographs, videos, or voice recordings.

Full Bill Text

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