Parent's Bill of Right Act

SF 55, the "Parent's Bill of Rights," is a proposed Minnesota law that outlines specific rights for parents of minor children (under 18). It requires state entities, schools, and health care providers to respect parental rights including directing education (public, private, or home), accessing school and medical records, giving written consent for health exams/interventions (except emergencies), and approving biometric or DNA record collection. The bill explicitly states it does not override child abuse laws, prohibit life-ending decisions, or create new reporting obligations for schools regarding student misconduct. It also prohibits school staff from coercing children to withhold information from parents or discriminating against parents for exercising these rights.