Governor Ferguson Guts Parents' Bill of Rights, Stripping Key Protections for Families
In a move that critics say strips parents of fundamental rights, Governor Bob Ferguson has signed an overhaul of Initiative 2081, the citizen-backed “Parents’ Bill of Rights” passed by over 448,000 Washingtonians. The new law removes parental access to students’ medical and mental health records—including those related to gender-affirming care—undermining provisions originally designed to keep parents informed and involved in their children's education and well-being. Despite widespread support for the original initiative, the revised legislation narrows the definition of “school records,”…
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