Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting certain instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity; authorizing a civil penalty.

Based on the available information, HB 976 (as stated in its title) would restrict public school instruction related to sexual orientation or gender identity, requiring schools to obtain parental consent for such content. It aims to expand parental rights in education by prohibiting certain classroom discussions on these topics and authorizes civil penalties for violations. The bill is currently in early stages (filed March 2025, referred to Public Education committee), and no detailed provisions or specific mechanisms are provided in the context. As the bill text is unavailable, this summary reflects only the title's stated purpose without additional policy details.