Ohio Legislature Passes Sweeping Parental Rights Bill, Sends to DeWine to Sign into Law December 19, 2024Christina Botteri The Ohio House of Representatives passed on Wednesday House Bill 8 (HB8). Dubbed “The Parents’ Bill of Rights,” the measure is a significantly strengthens parental control...
The language in the bill is very similar to that of Florida's "Parental Rights in Education" law, which mandates that "Classroom instruction by school personnel or third parties on sexual orientation or gender identity may not occur in kindergarten through grade 3 or in a manner that is not ...
Eleven hundred miles away in a similarly blue jurisdiction led by the United States’ first known Somali-American mayor, Muslim immigrant families who escaped a war-torn country didn’t have to go to court to have their parental rights honored. ...
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They calleid the proposed amendment a "dangerous attack on the unborn, women and parents" that would allow for "abortion-on-demand" and exclude parents from their children's medical decisions. By erasing these parental rights, a topic that has gained traction among GOP presidential candidates, ...
The first issue that must be determined, according to Ohio law, is whether the parents of the child were married when the child was born. Whether the parents are married determines which laws govern the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. The term “allocation of parental rights ...
The bill removes existing requirements for parents to home-school their children, instead granting the home-school exemption as long as the child is taught core subjects, including English, math, science and social studies, and is under parental supervision. Existing law mandates that children...
Abortion opponents had run ads claiming the amendment would undermine parents’ rights and allow young people access to gender-affirming care without parental permission. However, nowhere does the amendment mention gender-affirming care. In August, Ohio voters rejected a separate ballot measure that wou...
ATHENS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) -The Diocese of Steubenville said a priest charged this week with eight counts of felony sexual battery against a minor was warned about his behavior almost a year ago in November. Dino Orsatti, spokesman for the Diocese said Christopher Foxhoven was spotted taking...
Much has changed since then, including the world body’s understanding of children and of parental rights. Read More Commentary: 25 Traditionalist Books to Read with Your Children October 24, 2023Ohio Star Staff One of the best things parents can do for their children is read with them. Even...