(The Federalist) On Jan. 8, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law the “Parents’ Bill of Rights.” This law requires public school districts to craft policies that encourage parental involvement in their children’s education, particularly areas related to sexuality and religion.
“If you’re a parent, you want to be informed of what’s going on in your child’s life,” DeWine told reporters. He continued: “The parents are the best teachers. They’re the first teachers; they’re the best teachers.”
In a sense, the bill turns Ohio schools into mandatory reporters, but to parents instead of government officials. Under the new law, House Bill 8, Ohio schools will be required to: Provide parents the opportunity to review instructional materials that include sexual content; notify parents of a change in their child’s mental, emotional or physical well-being; obtain authorization from parents before providing health care to a child; and notify the parents of health services provided by school. (Read More)
