Washington State Faces Lawsuit Over New Parental Rights Law

Civil rights groups argue that the law mandating parental notification for student medical services violates constitutional privacy protections.

The ACLU, Legal Voice, and QLaw filed the lawsuit to block Initiative 2081 from taking effect in June.
The law requires schools to notify parents about medical services and curriculum involving sexual topics.
Critics claim the law endangers LGBTQ+ students and those from marginalized communities by forcing disclosure to parents.
Supporters argue the law clarifies existing parental rights without changing current privacy laws.
The lawsuit highlights ongoing national debates over parental oversight in education and student privacy.