Families Rights and Responsibilities Act; enact.

HB 1385, the "Mississippi Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act," establishes that parents have exclusive rights to direct their child's upbringing, education, health care, and mental health without state interference. It requires schools to develop policies promoting parental involvement (including access to curriculum and records) and mandates written parental consent for medical/mental health care, biometric scans, DNA collection, and certain school instruction. The bill directly affects parents of children under 18 in Mississippi public schools and healthcare settings, granting them legal authority over educational choices and health decisions. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and was never enacted.