relative to amending the educator code of ethics and code of conduct to include responsibility to parents.

HB 235 amends the state's educator code of ethics and code of conduct to explicitly require public school educators to uphold a "responsibility to parents." This policy change directly affects teachers, administrators, and school staff in public schools, mandating they consider parental input and concerns in educational decisions. The key provision adds specific language to existing codes, requiring educators to engage with parents regarding student conduct, learning, and school policies. The bill became law on July 1, 2025, and takes effect August 30, 2025.