Columbus schools OKs 'Parents' Bill of Rights' policy

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- The Columbus City Schools Board of Education voted on a new policy at Tuesday’s meeting to comply with House Bill 8 before the July 1 deadline.

HB 8, also known as the Parents’ Bill of Rights, said a parent has a fundamental right to make decisions about their child’s education and well-being.

The school board had to enact a policy to make sure schools are notifying parents about a substantial change in a student’s mental, emotional, and physical health.