PARENT RIGHTS
RESOURCES
Information regarding the latest legislation surrounding parent rights in student education is provided below.
PARENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS
HB 241 – Parents’ Bill of Rights created Section 1014 – Parents’ Bill of Rights, Florida Statutes. This bill establishes specific parental rights relating to a minor child’s education, upbringing, and health care. The new law took effect July 1, 2021. Parents and community members may access related School District resources.
INTERNET SAFETY POLICY
The school recognizes the value of electronic devices and the internet to improve student learning and enhance school administration and operations. However, the internet is an unregulated vehicle for communication, and information and interactions on the internet can pose certain risks to students and staff members. Therefore, the Governing Board adopts this policy governing the use of school networks to comply with Florida law and State Board of Education rules, and to provide rules for students and employees accessing such networks.
SCHOOL BATHROOMS, LOCKER ROOMS, AND DRESSING ROOMS
In accordance with House Bill 1521, Statute 553.865: the “Safety in Private Spaces Act”, all students, faculty, personnel, and guests are required to use bathrooms, locker rooms, and dressing rooms which correspond with their biological sex at birth. Students cannot use use faculty-designated bathrooms.