LAKESIDE, Calif. (KGTV) — Class is back in session at Lakeside Union School District, and a new Parents Bill of Rights went into effect on the first day of school. Some parents say they agree with this new district rule to ensure they are involved in their child’s education and overall school experience.
“Parents need to be involved in education,” says Amanda Cassady, a mom of three. “They are our children first.”
The Parents Bill of Rights is a process to ensure parents are notified about certain issues regarding their students at school.
“We love our school. We trust our teachers, but ultimately what we choose as a family, and as parents, that should be considered,” a parent says.
Some of the issues include:
- Curriculum: Listing or disclosing all educational materials to families
- Detailing of age-appropriate library books
- Parent’s ability to “opt out” of what they deem to be inappropriate topics, including sex education
- Notification of any official or unofficial actions related to bullying, suicidal intent, sexual transitioning, academic …