Education (K-12 Education)

HD 1931 requires Massachusetts school districts to notify parents about changes to their child's mental, emotional, or physical health services and to encourage parental involvement in decisions affecting student well-being. It prohibits schools from discouraging parental notification or creating barriers to parents accessing education/health records, while banning instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. Schools must obtain parental permission for health screenings in early grades and provide clear procedures for resolving parental concerns within 7 days, with appeals to the Commissioner of Education or courts if unresolved. The bill directly affects parents, students, and school districts by establishing specific notification, consent, and dispute resolution requirements.