Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act; enact.

SB 2896, the "Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act," establishes parental rights to direct a child's upbringing, education, health care, and mental health as a fundamental right protected from state interference. It requires the state to demonstrate a "compelling governmental interest" and use the "least restrictive means" before substantially burdening these rights, and mandates written parental consent for medical procedures, biometric scans, DNA records, and certain school content (like sexual education or gender identity topics). The bill also grants parents access to school and medical records, the right to withdraw children from specific instruction, and requires schools to develop policies promoting parental involvement. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law.