Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed legislation Wednesday granting parents greater insight into their children's healthcare and sex education in schools. The new "Parents' Bill of Rights" allows parents to opt out of health care changes and lessons covering "sexuality content."
This move follows a national trend of conservative criticism targeting public schools for perceived liberal leaning on these issues. The bill's provisions also include allowing students to leave school for religious instruction.
Critics argue that the bill will force LGBTQ+ students to disclose private healthcare matters to their parents.
The legislation's signing is a significant development in the ongoing debate over parental involvement and curriculum content in public schools.
