S.204

Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act protects parents' fundamental right to direct their children's upbringing, education, and health care.

The Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act aims to protect the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and health care of their children. It defines "parent" as a biological, adoptive, or legally authorized guardian and "child" as an individual under 18. The Act emphasizes that government should not interfere with parental decisions unless there is a compelling justification. It allows parents to seek judicial or administrative relief for violations and applies to all federal laws, whether enacted before or after the Act.