HB 1059 — Parental Rights

F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1059 Engrossed 1 2020 A bill to be entitled An act relating to parental rights;

hb1059-02-e1hb1059-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1059 Engrossed 1 2020 providing a procedure for the denial of such information;

hb1059-02-e1hb1059-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1059 Engrossed 1 2020 Section 3.

hb1059-02-e1hb1059-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1059 Engrossed 1 2020 achieve a compelling state interest and that such action is narrowly tailored and is not otherwise served by a less restrictive means.

1002.20(2)(b) and (6), to apply to enroll his or her minor child in a public school or, as an alternative to public education, a private school, including a religious school, a home education program, or other available options,options. as authorized by law.

(f) The right to access and review all medical records of Page 4 of 12 CODING:

hb1059-02-e1hb1059-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1059 Engrossed 1 2020 (f) The right to access and review all medical records of his or her minor child, unless prohibited by law or if the parent is the subject of an investigation of a crime committed against the minor child and a law enforcement agency or official requests that the information not be released.

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A photo identification card.

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hb1059-02-e1hb1059-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1059 Engrossed2020 1(j) 2020The 5.right to be notified promptly if an employee of the state, any of its political subdivisions, any other governmental entity, or any other institution suspects that a criminal offense has been committed against his or her minor child, unless the incident has first been reported to law enforcement or the Department of Children and Families and notifying the parent would impede the investigation.

A photo identification card.

(j) The right to be notified promptly if an employee of the state, any of its political subdivisions, any other governmental entity, or any other institution suspects that a criminal offense has been committed against his or her minor child, unless the incident has first been reported to law enforcement or the Department of Children and Families and notifying the parent would impede the investigation.

(3) An employee of the state, any of its political subdivisions, or any other governmental entity who encourages or coerces, or attempts to encourage or coerce, a minor child to withhold information from his or her parent may be subject to Pagedisciplinary 6action. of 12 CODING:

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hb1059-02-e1hb1059-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1059 Engrossed2020 1(4) 2020A disciplinaryparent action.of a minor child in this state has inalienable rights that are more comprehensive than those listed in this section, unless such rights have been legally waived or terminated.

(4) A parent of a minor child in this state has inalienable rights that are more comprehensive than those listed in this section, unless such rights have been legally waived or terminated.

(c) Procedures,Procedures for a parent to object to instructional materials, including all classroom materials and school activities, pursuant to s.

1006.28(2)(a)2., forand a parentprocess tofor object to instructional materials and other materials Page 7 of 12 CODING:

hb1059-02-e1hb1059-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1059 Engrossed2020 1withdrawing 2020his usedor inher minor child from the classroom.activity, class, or program in which such materials or activities are used.

Such objections may be based on beliefs regarding morality, sex, and religion or the belief that such materials or activities are harmful.

ForThe purposesterm of"instructional thismaterials" section,includes, thebut termis "instructionalnot materials"limited hasto, thetextbooks, sameworkbooks meaningand worksheets, handouts, software, applications, internet courses, and any and all digital media available to students pursuant to their role as a student in s.public school.

1006.29(2) and may include other materials used in the classroom, including workbooks and worksheets, handouts, software, applications, and any digital media made available to students.

(f) Procedures for a parent to learn about parental rights and responsibilities under general law, including all of the following:Page 8 of 12 CODING:

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1002.20(14), the right of a parent to receive a school report card and be informed of his or herPage minor9 child'sof attendance12 requirements.CODING:

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If it is too late for a parent's appeal to appear on the next agenda, the appeal must be included on the agendaPage for10 theof subsequent12 meeting.CODING:

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hb1059-02-e1hb1059-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1,1059 Engrossed2020 1agenda 2020for Sectionthe 7.subsequent meeting.

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775.082 or s.

775.083.

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