Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the Parental Bill of Rights Act to be in alignment with state law in Washington.

Highlights:

• Amends the Parental Bill of Rights Act to be in alignment with state law in Washington (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes parents and legal guardians the right to access “education records” within 45 days of requesting them (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Education records” as official records, files, and data related to identifying information, attendance, discipline, and test protocols (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that nothing in the bill shall change parents’ access to health records in other state disclosure laws (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the Parental Bill of Rights Act to be in alignment with state law in Washington.

Highlights:

• Amends the Parental Bill of Rights Act to be in alignment with state law in Washington (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes parents and legal guardians the right to access “education records” within 45 days of requesting them (Sec. 1).

• Defines “Education records” as official records, files, and data related to identifying information, attendance, discipline, and test protocols (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that nothing in the bill shall change parents’ access to health records in other state disclosure laws (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 2).

Full Bill Text