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Washington Voters Decide Parental Rights | Seattle News
Washington voters face a pivotal November ballot decision on Initiative 001, a parental rights measure that would require schools to notify parents before providing non-emergency medical or mental health care to students — sparking national debate as similar battles rage across the country. Backed by Let’s Go Washington, the initiative challenges current laws allowing teens 13+ to access care without parental consent, reigniting tensions over student privacy, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and federal vs. state authority. After lawmakers skipped public hearings and fast-tracked the measure to the…
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