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Parents' Bill of Rights
Provides parental rights relating to a minor child's education, upbringing, and healthcare
The state, any of its political subdivisions, any other governmental entity, or any other institution may not infringe on the fundamental rights of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of his or her minor child without demonstrating that such action is reasonable and necessary to achieve a compelling state interest and that such action is narrowly tailored and is not otherwise served by a less restrictive means.
In accordance with the Parents' Bill of Rights (Chapter 1014, F.S.), the following informational links are intended to provide parents with resources relating to the education of their child(ren).
The following lists represent the policies and related information most applicable to the topics contained herein but is not meant as an exhaustive list of all Board policies and plans pertinent to these topics.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of the Assistant Superintendent at 904-491-9905.
(a) A plan, pursuant to s. 1002.23, for parental participation in schools to improve parent and teacher cooperation in such areas as homework, school attendance, and discipline.
(b) A procedure, pursuant to s. 1002.20(19)(b), for a parent to learn about his or her minor child’s course of study, including the source of any supplemental education materials.
(c) Procedures, pursuant to s. 1006.28(2)(a)2., for a parent to object to instructional materials and other materials used in the classroom. Such objections may be based on beliefs regarding morality, sex, and religion or the belief that such materials are harmful. For purposes of this section, the term “instructional materials” has the same meaning as in s. 1006.29(2) and may include other materials used in the classroom, including workbooks and worksheets, handouts, software, applications, and any digital media made available to students.
Board Policy 8.16 - Management of Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Board Policy 8.17- Reconsideration of Materials
NCSD Instructional Materials Manual
NCSD Instructional Aids & Materials
(d) Procedures, pursuant to s. 1002.20(3)(d), for a parent to withdraw his or her minor child from any portion of the school district’s comprehensive health education required under s. 1003.42(2)(n) that relates to sex education or instruction in acquired immune deficiency syndrome education or any instruction regarding sexuality if the parent provides a written objection to his or her minor child’s participation. Such procedures must provide for a parent to be notified in advance of such course content so that he or she may withdraw his or her minor child from those portions of the course.
Board Policy 4.06- Family and School Partnership for Student Achievement
(e) Procedures, pursuant to s. 1006.195(1)(a), for a parent to learn about the nature and purpose of clubs and activities offered at his or her minor child’s school, including those that are extracurricular or part of the school curriculum.
Available Under the "Activities, Clubs, Academics & Programs, or Students & Parents" Tab On Each School's Website
Procedures for a parent to learn about parental rights and responsibilities under general law, including all of the following:1. Pursuant to s. 1002.20(3)(d), the right to opt his or her minor child out of any portion of the school district’s comprehensive health education required under s. 1003.42(2)(n) that relates to sex education instruction in acquired immune deficiency syndrome education or any instruction regarding sexuality.
Board Policy 4.06- Family and School Partnership for Student Achievement
2. A plan to disseminate information, pursuant to s. 1002.20(6), about school choice options, including open enrollment.
NCSD Controlled Open Enrollment Plan
3. In accordance with s. 1002.20(3)(b), the right of a parent to exempt his or her minor child from immunizations.
Florida Department of Health - Exemption From Immunization Requirements
4. In accordance with s. 1008.22, the right of a parent to review statewide, standardized assessment results.
Assessment & State Testing Resources
5. In accordance with s. 1003.57, the right of a parent to enroll his or her minor child in gifted or special education programs.
6. In accordance with s. 1006.28(2)(a)1., the right of a parent to inspect school district instructional materials.
Board Policy 4.06- Family and School Partnership for Student Achievement
7. In accordance with s. 1008.25, the right of a parent to access information relating to the school district’s policies for promotion or retention, including high school graduation requirements.
8. In accordance with s. 1002.20(14), the right of a parent to receive a school report card and be informed of his or her minor child’s attendance requirements.
9. In accordance with s. 1002.23, the right of a parent to access information relating to the state public education system, state standards, report card requirements, attendance requirements, and instructional materials requirements.
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- Board Policy 8.07 - Report Cards
- NCSD Student Progression Plan-Elementary
- NCSD Student Progression Plan-Middle
- NCSD Student Progression Plan-High
- NCSD Code of Student Conduct for Elementary Students
- NCSD Code of Student Conduct 6-12
- Board Policy 4.06- Family and School Partnership for Student Achievement
- NCSD Instructional Materials Manual
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10. In accordance with s. 1002.23(4), the right of a parent to participate in parent-teacher associations and organizations that are sanctioned by a district school board or the Department of Education.
Student & Families Information
Board Policy 4.06 Parent-Teacher Associations/Organizations and Parent Clubs
11. In accordance with s. 1002.222(1)(a), the right of a parent to opt out of any district-level data collection relating to his or her minor child not required by law.
In accordance with Section 1002.222(1)(a), the District does not collect, obtain, or retain information on the political affiliation, voting history, religious affiliation, or biometric information of a student or a parent or sibling of the student.
Opt-out information to Directory Information is sent home to parents at the beginning of every school year.
Release of Student Information Non-Consent Form
For more information, please visit the Florida Department of Education - Parental Rights.
