Parents Bill of Rights

Parental Bill of Rights Resources

S 0234 - Senator Loftis
S 0743 - Senator Kimbrell
H 3197 - Representative Burns
 
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS, TITLE 63, BY ADDING CHAPTER 23 SO AS TO ENACT THE PARENTAL BILL OF RIGHTS; BY ADDING SECTION 63-23-110 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT PARENTS HAVE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS REGARDING THE UPBRINGING, EDUCATION, AND CARE OF THEIR CHILDREN; BY ADDING SECTION 63-23-120 SO AS TO DEFINE NECESSARY TERMS; BY ADDING SECTION 63-23-130 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GOVERNMENT CANNOT INFRINGE ON FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF PARENTS WITHOUT A COMPELLING STATE INTEREST THAT IS NARROWLY TAILORED AND THAT CANNOT BE ACHIEVED BY A LESS INTRUSIVE MEANS; BY ADDING SECTION 63-23-140 SO AS TO PROVIDE FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS OF PARENTS; BY ADDING SECTION 63-23-150 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS SHOULD CREATE PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT POLICIES; BY ADDING SECTION 63-23-160 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FROM SOLICITING OR PROVIDING HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITHOUT WRITTEN PARENTAL CONSENT; BY ADDING SECTION 63-23-170 TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER SUPERSEDE ANY MATTER TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN A STATE OF EMERGENCY; BY ADDING SECTION 63-23-180 TO PROVIDE FOR A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 63-5-340, RELATING TO MINOR'S CONSENT TO HEALTH SERVICES, SO AS TO RAISE THE AGE AT WHICH A MINOR MAY CONSENT TO HEALTH SERVICES.

  • Download the Parental Bill of Rights Explained Presentation

    Help us reach the goal of putting the “South Carolina Parental Bill of Rights Explained Presentation” into the hands of every family in South Carolina. Download and print out copies for your community in bulk at

     

    https://bit.ly/ParentalBillExplained

  • Contact your Legislator and ask them to sign on as a sponser.

    Engage with your local representative to discuss the critical significance of the Parental Bill of Rights. Encourage them to thoroughly understand its provisions and implications. Respectfully request their endorsement by signing on as a co-sponsor and advocating for the unaltered passage of this consequential legislation. Please refer to the Senate version, S743, S234, and the House version, H3197, for their reference.

     

    You can locate your Legislator by using the link below.

     

    screpresentative.com

     

    Here is a sample email letter.

     

    [Your Name]

    [Your Street Address]

    [City/State, Zip Code]

    [Email Address]

    [Phone Number]

    [Date]

     

    The Honorable [Legislator's Full Name]

    [Legislator's Office Address]

    [City/State, Zip Code]

     

    Subject: Request to Support the Parental Bill of Rights

     

    Dear Senator/Representative [Legislator's Last Name],

     

    I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you as a concerned constituent and advocate for parental rights in our community. 

     

    The issue that prompts my letter today is the Parental Bill of Rights, Senate version S234, S743 and House version H3197. I am sure that you are aware of this vital legislation and the significant impact it can have on families across our nation.

     

    This Bill of Rights is crucial as it seeks to reinforce the role of parents in decisions that directly affect their children's well-being and education. It is a move to secure the fundamental rights of parents, which are often undermined. As a parent, I believe that such legislation is a step towards building stronger families and communities.

     

    I kindly request that you thoroughly familiarize yourself with the particulars of this Bill and consider the enormous potential benefits it offers to parents and children alike. By endorsing the Parental Bill of Rights and signing on as a co-sponsor, you would not only be representing the interests of many parents in our constituency but also standing up for the principles of family autonomy and children's welfare.

     

    I urge you to support the passage of this Bill without any amendments, ensuring its provisions remain intact and effectively safeguard the rights of parents.

     

    Thank you for taking the time to consider my perspective on this issue. I trust that you will give it the serious attention it deserves. Please feel free to reach out if you would like to discuss this matter further.

     

    I look forward to your support on this vital issue.

     

    Sincerely,

     

    [Your Name]

     

     

  • Sign the Parental Bill of Rights Petition

    Please sign the Parental Bill of Rights Petition and share it! Also, if you have experienced a parental rights violation, please email us at info@parentalrightssouthcarolina.com

     

    https://petition.prscaction.com/

     

    Don't forget to please share the petition and let’s make this petition go viral. Thank you!

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  • Download our New Parental Bill of Rights Explained Presentation!
  • Find your legislator.
  • Ask him or her to cosponsor the Parental Bill of Rights bill and make passing it a priority for the Legislative Session 2023.
  • Sign and share the Parental Bill of Rights Petition.