To amend the General Education Provisions Act to require parental notification and consent with respect to certain activities, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Hageman (for herself and Mrs. Miller of Illinois) introduced …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill strengthens parental rights in education by requiring schools to obtain written consent from parents before their children can participate in certain activities. It amends the General Education Provisions Act to mandate that local educational agencies notify parents at least 14 days in advance of specific school activities and receive explicit written permission before a student can take part.
Who Benefits and How
Parents gain greater control over their children's school experiences through a mandatory written consent requirement for designated activities. This ensures parents are informed well in advance and have the final say on whether their child participates in certain school programs, surveys, or activities that may involve sensitive topics.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Local educational agencies (school districts) face new administrative requirements including tracking parental consent, sending notifications at least 14 days before activities, and collecting and maintaining written consent forms. This creates additional paperwork and compliance processes for school administrators and staff.
Key Provisions
- Requires schools to notify parents at least 14 days before certain designated activities occur
- Mandates written parental consent before a student can participate in covered activities
- Amends Section 445(c)(2)(B) of the General Education Provisions Act to strengthen existing notification requirements
- Places compliance responsibility on local educational agencies rather than individual schools
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
This bill aims to amend the General Education Provisions Act to require parental notification and consent for certain school activities, providing parents with more control over their children's participation.
Policy Domains
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_local_educational_agency"
- → Local Educational Agency
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