A bill for an act relating to children and students, including by modifying provisions related to a parent’s or guardian’s rights to make decisions affecting the parent’s or guardian’s child, the educational program and human growth and development curriculum provided to students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, student health screenings, school district library programs, special education, and other duties of school districts and the governing boards of charter schools and innovation zone schools.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Molly Donahue

Bill SF 113 enhances parental rights over children's education, limiting curricula on gender identity and sexual orientation for K-6 students in schools and charter programs.

Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Donahue, and Kraayenbrink.

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Summary of Bill SF 113

Bill Number: SF 113
Introduced On: January 23, 2025
Current Status: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Donahue, and Kraayenbrink
Classification: Bill
Subject Areas: Charter Schools, Children, Curricula, Education Board, Health, HIV/AIDS, Human Papilloma Virus, Innovation Zone Schools, Libraries, Rights, School Districts, School Libraries, Schools, Special Education, Students

Purpose and Intent

Bill SF 113 aims to modify existing provisions related to the rights of parents and guardians in making decisions that affect their children’s education and health. The bill seeks to clarify and potentially limit the scope of educational programs and curricula provided in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, particularly concerning sensitive topics such as gender identity and sexual orientation.

Key Provisions

Parental Rights:

The bill emphasizes the fundamental rights of parents and guardians to make decisions regarding their minor children’s medical care, moral upbringing, religious upbringing, education, and extracurricular activities.
It repeals existing Code section 601.1, which outlines these parental rights.

Educational Curriculum:

The bill repeals Code section 279.80, which currently prohibits school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing any programs or curricula related to gender identity or sexual orientation for students in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Health Screenings and Surveys:

The bill modifies provisions related to student health screenings and the administration of surveys that assess social or emotional competencies, requiring schools to meet specified requirements before conducting such assessments.

Library Programs and Special Education:

The bill addresses the responsibilities of school districts and governing boards concerning library programs and special education, although specific changes in these areas are not detailed in the provided text.

Impact

Students and Families: The bill is expected to significantly impact students enrolled in school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools, particularly those in early education (grades K-6). Parents and guardians will have increased authority over educational content related to sensitive topics.

Educational Institutions: Schools may need to revise their curricula and policies to comply with the new provisions, particularly regarding health screenings and the handling of sensitive topics in education.

Procedural Aspects

The bill was introduced and referred to the Education Committee on January 23, 2025.

A subcommittee has been formed to review the bill, consisting of members Rozenboom, Donahue, and Kraayenbrink, with a meeting scheduled for January 28, 2025.

This summary provides an overview of the essential elements of Bill SF 113, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and potential impact on students, families, and educational institutions.