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PC 847

Para establecer como requisito de graduación de escuela superior que los padres, madres o tutores legales de los estudiantes completen un taller de capacitación sobre crianza, titulado "Donde están los Padres", en dos etapas durante la vida académica del menor; una en sexto grado y otra en décimo grado, con el fin de proveer herramientas para la crianza adecuada y prevenir la delincuencia juvenil; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico would require parents to complete mandatory parenting workshops in 6th and 10th grade or students cannot graduate high school, aiming to reduce juvenile delinquency through family education.

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Bill Summary · PC 847

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 847 would require parents, guardians, or legal custodians of public school students to complete a mandatory parenting workshop called "Donde están los Padres" (Where are the Parents) in two stages—once during 6th grade and again during 10th grade—as a prerequisite for high school graduation. The bill aims to equip families with parenting tools and reduce juvenile delinquency.

Why is this important

This bill addresses parental engagement and youth crime prevention through mandatory family education, reflecting concerns about juvenile delinquency in Puerto Rico. However, it represents a significant expansion of state authority over family responsibilities and raises questions about enforcement mechanisms, accessibility, and whether mandating parental participation can actually improve outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Enforceability and equity concerns: Withholding diplomas from students whose parents don't complete workshops penalizes children for parental non-compliance, potentially affecting vulnerable populations with work/transportation barriers or undocumented family members
  • Effectiveness uncertainty: No evidence is presented that mandatory parenting workshops reduce delinquency; effectiveness depends heavily on workshop quality, parental buy-in, and whether issues are structural (poverty, access to services) rather than parenting knowledge
  • Implementation logistics: The bill lacks detail on workshop scheduling, language accessibility, online options, childcare provisions, or how non-compliance will be tracked and enforced across schools

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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