• Crosswalk of Governor Abbott's proposed Parental Bill of Rights to Existing State Law and Current District Policy

  • Governor Abbott's proposed Parental Bill of Rights  

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  • State Law

    Current Law
    (enacted 1995)

    CHAPTER 26. PARENTAL RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    Sec. 26.001.  PURPOSE.  (a)  Parents are partners with educators, administrators, and school district boards of trustees in their children's education.  Parents shall be encouraged to actively participate in creating and implementing educational programs for their children.  (b)  The rights listed in this chapter are not exclusive.  This chapter does not limit a parent's rights under other law.  (c)  Unless otherwise provided by law, a board of trustees, administrator, educator, or other person may not limit parental rights. (d)  Each board of trustees shall provide for procedures to consider complaints that a parent's right has been denied. (e)  Each board of trustees shall cooperate in the establishment of ongoing operations of at least one parent-teacher organization at each.