House signals approval of bill expanding parental rights

The Missouri House of Representatives debated and approved House Bill 2426, which aims to expand parental rights in school and medical settings. The bill would give parents more control over their child’s education, including the ability to direct what their child learns and excuse them from school for religious reasons. It also requires parental consent for medical care, including mental health services, abortions, and DNA collection. The bill would mandate schools to provide detailed financial information to parents .