An Act relative to parental rights in education

This bill requires school districts in Massachusetts to establish procedures that ensure parents are notified about changes in their child's mental, emotional, or physical health, as well as any related services or monitoring. It mandates that schools encourage students to discuss these issues with their parents and prohibits any rules that would stop staff from sharing this information or that would prevent parents from accessing their child's education and health records. Additionally, the legislation restricts classroom discussions regarding sexual orientation or gender identity in specific grade levels and requires parental consent before administering certain health screening forms. The bill also creates a process for parents to resolve concerns about school practices, including the appointment of a special magistrate to handle unresolved disputes and the potential for parents to seek legal relief if their rights are violated.