Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act; enact.

An Act To Enact The "families' Rights And Responsibilities Act"; To Provide That The Liberty Of A Parent To Direct The Upbringing, Education, Health Care And Mental Health Of That Parent's Child Shall Be A Fundamental Right; To Provide That The State, Any Political Subdivision Of This State Or Any Other Governmental Entity Shall Not Substantially Burden The Fundamental Right Of A Parent To Direct The Upbringing, Education, Health Care And Mental Health Of That Parent's Child Without Demonstrating That The Burden Is Required By A Compelling Governmental Interest Of The Highest Order As Applied To The Parent And The Child And Is The Least Restrictive Means Of Furthering That Compelling Governmental Interest; To Provide Specific Rights And Responsibilities Of Parents; To Set Standards For The Educational Involvement For Parents In School Districts; To Provide That A Person, Corporation, Association, Organization, State-supported Institution Or Individual Employed By Any Of These Entities Shall Obtain The Consent Of A Parent Of A Child Before Taking Any Specific Medical Care; To Provide A Cause Of Action For Any Violation Of The Act; To Provide That Parents Have Inalienable Rights That Are More Comprehensive Than Those Listed In This Act; And For Related Purposes.

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