Relating to parents' Bill of Rights

SB 596 would codify a "Parents' Bill of Rights" in West Virginia law, establishing that parents have fundamental rights to direct their children's upbringing, education (including school choice between public, private, religious, or home schools), and medical care. It requires the state to demonstrate a "compelling interest" with narrow tailoring if restricting these rights and allows parents to sue the state or officials for violations. The bill applies to all state and local laws, rules, or ordinances affecting parental rights, while explicitly excluding protection for child abuse, neglect, or medical treatments the state has reasonably restricted. It directly affects all parents in West Virginia with children in education or healthcare systems.