Enacts provisions providing protections for parents in school district interactions

HB 1714 strengthens protections for parents of children with disabilities by requiring school districts to obtain written consent before making significant changes to a student's special education plan or reducing services. The bill mandates that schools provide a standardized consent form in the parent's native language, offering clear options to agree, disagree, or partially agree to proposed actions. It also grants parents the right to visit proposed classrooms or programs before consenting to changes and establishes specific procedures for resolving disagreements between families and school officials. Additionally, the legislation expands conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements for school board members and employees, ensuring transparency regarding financial ties between district officials and outside businesses.