Parental Rights Bill Passes Ohio Senate: Here’s What To Know

Children in Ohio can now leave public school grounds during school hours to receive religious instruction after the State’s Senate passed a bill which also protects several parental rights. House Bill 8 declares that “a parents has a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education, and care of the parent’s child.” Parents' Bill of Rights headed to Gov. DeWine's deskHB 8 bans schools from keeping secrets from parents about their children, particularly regarding mental health support and gender discussions. Plus, it requires school districts to create policies permitting release time [...]