SCH CD-PARENT RIGHTS-MATERIALS
Summary
Amends the School Code. Provides that each parent or guardian of a student in a public educational institution has the right to review learning materials and activities in advance. Provides that each parent or guardian who makes an objection to any learning material or activity on the basis that the material or activity is harmful may withdraw that student from the activity or from the class or program in which the material is used and request an alternative assignment. Authorizes a charter school, under certain circumstances, to require parents and guardians of students to waive these rights as a condition of enrollment. Requires a public educational institution to obtain signed, written consent from a student's parent or guardian before using video, audio, or electronic materials that may be inappropriate for the age of the student. Effective July 1, 2014.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2014
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2014
Last action Dec 3, 2014
Floor votes
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Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Dec 3, 2014
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 14, 2014
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Dwight Kay
RRepublican
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