/tags/parental-rights parental rights en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:57:00 GMT /health/2026-01-28/minors-rights-curbed-parents-rights-expanded-under-florida-house-bill Florida physicians can treat minors for sexually transmitted infections, substance abuse, and mental health problems without first obtaining parental consent. Those rights, scattered throughout Florida statues, would be eliminated, and the Parents’ Bill of Rights expanded, under HB 173. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:57:00 GMT /health/2026-01-28/minors-rights-curbed-parents-rights-expanded-under-florida-house-bill Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /education/2023-11-20/moms-for-liberty-revenue-2022 Since its founding in 2021, Moms for Liberty has amassed vigorous support from some conservatives who support its efforts to target references to race and LGBTQ+ identity in schools across the country. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT /education/2023-11-20/moms-for-liberty-revenue-2022 Associated Press /education/2023-08-24/florida-school-book-disputes-special-magistrates State education officials have approved two rules that could help set the stage for special magistrates to hear disputes about issues such as parents' objections to school library books. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 13:44:46 GMT /education/2023-08-24/florida-school-book-disputes-special-magistrates Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida /government-politics/2023-06-12/moms-for-liberty-republican-politics At least four Republican presidential candidates are scheduled to speak at the annual gathering of Moms for Liberty, a Florida-based nonprofit that has become a power player in conservative politics ahead of the 2024 elections. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:18:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-06-12/moms-for-liberty-republican-politics Associated Press /florida-news/2023-05-26/when-it-comes-to-parental-rights-some-florida-families-say-their-voices-arent-being-heard A number of initiatives across Florida aim to highlight the growing concern some parents and other groups have about book removals in public schools. Fri, 26 May 2023 12:00:00 GMT /florida-news/2023-05-26/when-it-comes-to-parental-rights-some-florida-families-say-their-voices-arent-being-heard Cathy Carter /education/2023-03-31/disney-film-ruby-bridges-is-up-for-review-in-a-florida-school-after-a-parents-formal-complaint After published reports that it was banned, Pinellas County is reviewing "Ruby Bridges," which chronicles a 6-year-old's school integration in New Orleans during the 1960s. Fri, 31 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT /education/2023-03-31/disney-film-ruby-bridges-is-up-for-review-in-a-florida-school-after-a-parents-formal-complaint Meghan Bowman /education/2023-01-18/two-desantis-appointees-sworn-into-miami-dade-broward-school-boards UPDATED: Gov. Ron DeSantis has two new allies on school boards overseeing the state's two largest school districts. The newly-appointed officials both emphasized their Christian faith and the impact that will have on their work as board members. (Updated at 4:35 p.m.) Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:41:28 GMT /education/2023-01-18/two-desantis-appointees-sworn-into-miami-dade-broward-school-boards Kate Payne /education/2023-01-06/palm-beach-county-school-board-asks-judge-to-dismiss-parental-rights-lawsuit A Palm Beach County parent is suing the school board, alleging that some of his son's teachers displayed LGBTQ pride flags in the classroom, which he claims violates his rights. An attorney for the district wants the claims dismissed. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT /education/2023-01-06/palm-beach-county-school-board-asks-judge-to-dismiss-parental-rights-lawsuit Kate Payne /education/2022-12-16/miami-dade-school-board-protects-the-u-s-flag-in-classrooms-and-expressions-of-identity An earlier proposal aimed at restricting which flags can be displayed in Miami-Dade classrooms drew outcry from activists. This week, the Miami-Dade school board passed an amended proposal that advocates say will allow for free expression. Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:45:12 GMT /education/2022-12-16/miami-dade-school-board-protects-the-u-s-flag-in-classrooms-and-expressions-of-identity Kate Payne /education/2022-12-15/palm-beach-county-schools-administrator-claims-a-tweet-about-republican-policies-cost-her-a-job Diana Fedderman is a career educator in the Palm Beach County school district, but says she's "unabashedly vocal about her progressive political views" in her private life. She believes her political statements cost her her job at the district and now she's suing. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:20:28 GMT /education/2022-12-15/palm-beach-county-schools-administrator-claims-a-tweet-about-republican-policies-cost-her-a-job Kate Payne