Public K-12 education; use and teaching of social-emotional learning concepts prohibited, parental consent required for certain surveys, violations constitute neglect of duty

HB 582 seeks to prohibit the use of social-emotional learning (SEL) concepts in all public K-12 schools, affecting students, teachers, and school administration. The bill broadly defines SEL and prevents schools from promoting, purchasing, or utilizing these concepts for teacher training or student instruction. It also requires prior written parental consent for students to participate in surveys or evaluations that reveal sensitive personal or family information. Violations of these provisions would constitute neglect of duty, and any resulting disciplinary actions would be reported annually to the Legislature.