Washington State Senate's Changes to Parents' Bill of Rights
Discussion on Washington State Senate's changes to Parents' Bill of Rights allowing schools to withhold information about assaults on children for up to 48 hours. Democrats argue for giving time for investigations, Republicans push for immediate parental notification.
Key Points
- Democrats argue for giving time for investigations
- Republicans push for immediate parental notification
Pros
- Allows time for investigations to be conducted properly
- Aligns health privacy provisions with current law
Cons
- Potential delay in informing parents about criminal actions or sexual misconduct involving their children