Parents' Rights in Public Schools: Increased Transparency and Participation
This act strengthens parents' rights in public schools, ensuring broader access to information about curricula, school budgets, and safety. Parents gain greater influence over educational decisions and student data privacy policies, aiming to increase their involvement in their children's education.
Key points
Schools must publish curricula and changes to academic standards on their websites.
School reports will include detailed budget information, including expenditures to private entities.
Parents have the right to review instructional materials, meet with teachers, and receive information about school safety.
Prohibition on selling student data for commercial purposes and a requirement for parental consultation in developing privacy policies.
Parents must be notified of plans to eliminate gifted and talented programs and of violent incidents at school.
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