
AB-1785 California Parents’ Bill of Rights Act Under this bill, the state would recognize certain rights, including, among others, the right of a parent or guardian to make health care decisions and to advise on the moral or religious training of their minor child. This bill would require public schools to provide parents and guardians with opportunities to participate in schools to improve parent and teacher cooperation in areas including homework, school attendance, and discipline.
CURRENT STATUS: Referred to Assembly Education Committee. Hearing date has not been set.

Talking Points for AB 1785
Specific Ask: Set a Hearing Date
Main Talking Points
- Parents are the best advocates for their children: knowing medical and emotional histories, weighing risks and benefits of medical treatments, consenting to age appropriate educational opportunities, making decisions in the best interest of their children.
- Parents have the constitutional right for the rearing of their children and the greatest vested interest in protecting the health and well-being of their children. Neither the state nor medical personnel can replace the guidance and interests of parents.
- The information that this bill would require be provided to parents is pivotal for the success and well being of all families involved with the local educational agencies. Communities that have parents involved are successful communities, that is why this bill needs to be set for a hearing and passed through the legislature.
