Florida board approves rule changes for Parental Rights in Education law

ORLANDO, Fla. — There are some big changes that could impact your child’s school.

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The State Department of Education met in Orlando on Wednesday, discussing the Parental Rights in Education law.

They talked about everything from the bathrooms, locker rooms and even their textbooks.

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More than 40 people came out to the meeting to share their concerns.

The majority asked the board not to pass these motions.

But state education leaders are moving forward with major policy changes under the law.

This morning, we’re still waiting on an official response from Orange County Public Schools.

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Despite pushback from dozens of speakers, the State Board of Education is amending rules related to the Parental Rights in Education law.

Parents will now have to be notified if their child is attending a school where bathrooms and locker rooms allow students to enter, even though the room may not be that assigned to their biological sex at birth.

The policy, which has to be posted online and mailed to parents, must include a method of supervision for students in locker rooms.

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Elementary schools also have to provide parents access to lists of the reading materials available to kids.

The Florida Education Association said this decision puts politics ahead of kids.

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