Video & Transcript Research : 'parenting time'
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TX
Transcript Highlights:
- We've seen it many times when we advance. policies that empower Texas parents.
- Examination should be done without parental consent. Thank you for your time.
- Currently, parental rights in education are primarily based on case law, which can change over time,
- Being evaluated and surveyed many times school districts ignore parental rights.
- It's not saying if a parent wants to go and have father-daughter time or father-son time. time or mother-son
Keywords:
parental rights, education, social transitioning, diversity, equity, inclusion, school policy, student clubs, school district, grievance procedure, public education, diversity and inclusion, funding penalties, school libraries, library advisory councils, library materials, educational content, challenging materials, constitutional amendment, school choice
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
Education Pre-K - 12 Mar 25th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think that the parent is in the best position to timely and quickly get the services that a child needs
- parent parent.
- My parents were safe president and good parents.
- Change the path that my parents forge. There were teen parents.
- I didn't have a lot of time to prepare for my testimony today. I am a parent of 2.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Health Finance and Policy Committee 3/5/25
Health Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- I wish I could go back in time because I would have gone and I would have met with Crystal's parents
- I wish I could go back in time because I would have gone and I would have met with Crystal's parents
- I wish I could go back in time because I would have gone and I would have met with Crystal's parents
- I wish I could go back in time because I would have gone and I would have met with Crystal's parents
- I wish I could go back in time because I would have gone and I would have met with Crystal's parents
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/12/25
Children and Families Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- So it is time for the state of Minnesota to explicitly codify into law protections for inalienable parental
- child relationship so it sacred parent child relationship so it is<00:15:43.279>
time <00:15:43.639 - Yes, and most parents are good parents, but the ones that are bad are awful a lot of times, right?
- <01:10:33.800>
um time as the way to be a parent um time as the way to be a parent um but< - And at the same time, I think it really comes back to the parents, right?
Keywords:
parent's bill of rights, parental rights, minor consent, minors, parents, guardians, education rights, school records, home schooling, charter school, private school, health care consent, medical privacy, patient records, exam room access, biometric data, DNA samples, blood samples, mental health, physical health
FL
Transcript Highlights:
- Parents deserve transparency. Parents deserve to know.
- PARENTS 257 DESERVE TRANSPARENCY, PARENTS DESERVE TO KNOW.
- How would it work in the case of two parents share custody, one parent gives consent, the other parent
- now where parents, some parents are disconnected and some parents are abusive.
- Yet we see many systems treat parents like suspects first and parents second.
Summary:
The committee met with a quorum and began by welcoming students and coaches participating in the inaugural Sunshine State Debate. Members then heard and voted on a series of education-related bills, with most measures receiving favorable reports by unanimous or near-unanimous votes. The first bill, HB 1081, created a Cybersecurity Internship Clearance Readiness Program in the Department of Commerce for NCACE-designated universities and Florida College System institutions; a friendly amendment expanded access to private schools, and the bill passed 19-0. HB 1201 updated Florida’s epilepsy/seizure plan law to clarify protections for charter school students, require acceptance of physician-submitted plans, extend training validity to five years, and expand training to regular bus drivers; epilepsy advocates supported it, and it passed 19-0. HB 851 required annual autism-specific professional learning opportunities for teachers and school-based administrators, and it also passed 19-0. HB 615, dealing with IEPs, required quicker parent notice when services are missed, faster access to service logs, individualized parent orientation, and standardized district service logs; parents and advocates testified strongly in support, and the bill was reported favorably. HB 1503 added technology-related competencies to education courses and directed the Department of Education to develop computer science certification coverage; it passed 19-0. HB 371 required public schools to display portraits of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington in common areas and passed 19-0 after testimony both for and against. HB 731 revised extracurricular eligibility rules and allowed local policies for compensating coaches and activity sponsors; an amendment broadened manual requirements and clarified fee actions, and the bill passed 18-0.
The committee also took up HB 173, a parental rights bill that drew the most extensive debate and public testimony. The bill would require parental consent for many medical decisions for minors, give parents access to medical records, and expand parental review/opt-in rights for certain school surveys and biofeedback devices. Supporters argued it restores parental authority, improves safety, and prevents children from being cut out of important medical decisions; opponents warned it would remove confidential access to STI treatment, crisis mental health care, and other services for minors in unsafe or abusive homes. Members raised questions about abuse exceptions, emergency care, and how the bill would affect routine treatment and time-sensitive care. The bill was not voted on in the portion provided, and debate continued through multiple rounds of sponsor responses and member comments.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (05/06/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- But the parents are not all parents."
- Now, I have heard many, many times that parents are losing their rights. We've all heard that.
- been affirmed time and time again in the been affirmed time and time again in the courts.<01:11:
- And it's the good parents who can help their children through that difficult time.
- We're talking about children who need their parents at a very, very important time in their life.
Summary:
The committee met in executive session on Senate Bill 72, a parental rights in education measure, and considered an amendment offered by Representative Raymond. Raymond explained that his changes were intended to narrow the bill so it would not force schools to act as “surveillance operatives” for parents, especially regarding older students, and to avoid requiring teachers to disclose private family matters such as a student’s sexual orientation or pronouns. He also struck the bill’s “clear and convincing” standard and replaced it with a lower “evidence” standard, arguing teachers should have some basis for concern but not a burden equivalent to terminating parental rights. He said the amendment was meant to preserve due process, avoid weaponizing the bill in civil disputes, and reduce the risk of lawsuits.
Members then debated the scope of the bill and amendment. Supporters said schools should not withhold information about a child’s health, school environment, behavior, bullying, self-harm, or criminal conduct, and argued that parents have a right to know about serious issues such as mental health concerns, sexual assault, drug use, or other misconduct. Several members emphasized that teachers do not diagnose mental illness, but should report observable concerns and involve school administrators or counselors when necessary. Opponents argued the bill would chill communication between students and trusted adults at school, especially for children from dysfunctional or unsafe homes, and said it could force outing of gay or trans students and increase the risk of harm or self-harm. One member cited the Department of Education’s trusted-adult approach and said teachers are not covered by formal confidentiality rules in the same way as lawyers or doctors.
The discussion included examples and hypotheticals about bullying, sexual assault, drug use, self-harm, gender dysphoria, and whether a teacher would have to tell parents if a student used different pronouns or a nickname. Raymond and supporters said the bill would require disclosure of serious safety concerns but not compel teachers to diagnose or pry into private matters. Opponents argued the bill’s language still sweeps too broadly and could force disclosure in situations where a student fears abuse or being kicked out at home. The transcript does not show a final vote on the amendment or bill in the excerpt provided.
AZ
Transcript Highlights:
- I think any time that they're withholding information from a parent... ...defined as a time limit.
- I think any time that they're withholding information from a parent in regards to their child is problematic
- May I also add, the fact that it allows for a parent to have a five-year time frame to sue that educator
- children to keep secrets from their parents relating to mental health and sexual development at a time
- a parent.
Summary:
The committee first heard Superintendent Tom Horn’s State of Education address, which focused on school safety, academic outcomes, teacher pay, school choice, and opposition to DEI/CRT in schools. Horn argued that students cannot learn unless schools are safe, cited increased funding for school police officers and a recent Tucson charter school incident as evidence for more officers, and said the department’s academic efforts have centered on Project Momentum, tutoring, cell phone restrictions, career and technical education partnerships, and support for Native American districts. He also urged direct teacher pay increases through Proposition 123 and said the state board should revise teaching standards and school grading practices. Members questioned him about DEI compliance, cell phone enforcement, ESA accountability, teacher preparation programs, school safety funding, and literacy outcomes; Horn said the department’s role is largely advisory in a local-control state, that it tracks school practices on a website, and that it lacks academic outcome data for ESA students because private schools are not tested by the state.
The committee then took up House Bill 2008, which would prohibit public school libraries from using public funds to pay dues or memberships to professional library associations that advocate for libraries and information services. Representative Cooper, the sponsor, said the bill was intended to keep school libraries politically neutral and prevent taxpayer money from supporting ideological advocacy, while arguing that membership could still be paid privately and that free professional development options exist. Opponents, including former librarian Judy Schweber, Marana board member Hunter Holt, and the ACLU of Arizona, argued the bill would undermine professional development, local control, and constitutional rights of association and petition, and that there was little evidence public funds were actually being used this way. Supporters, including Adrienne Johnson, said some library materials and associations promote political viewpoints and should not be funded with public dollars.
After public comment and debate, the committee voted 7-5 to give HB 2008 a do pass recommendation. Members who explained no votes said the bill targeted a non-issue, lacked data showing a problem, and would divert attention from funding and literacy needs. Members supporting the bill said it was a reasonable restriction on public spending and a way to keep school libraries ideologically neutral. The committee then announced it would move on to House Bill 2249, the Parents’ Bill of Rights and Remedies.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- So, so the parent is right. If you want to do nothing else, 9 out of 10 times.
- We need parents that are going to accept their children for who they are, and yes, that takes time.
- Uh, I grew up Catholic with conservative parents and I had known who I was for a very long time since
- I grew up in a household that wasn't affirming, and it took my parents a really long time to get there
- By the time I was an adult, I had affirming parents, but there were days when I acted too effeminine,
Bills:
HB 2646, HB 3941, HB 5153, HB 5155, HB 5394, HB 1106, HB 426, HB 4529, HB 3984, HB 4273, HB 1097, HB 3940, HB 1941, HB 4377, HB 3153
Keywords:
child care, task force, high-quality care, affordability, prekindergarten partnerships, foster care, transitional living, Medicaid reform, youth assistance, independent living, services for youth, employment training, educational support, mental health services, health care, public health, child health program, reimbursement, local health entities, maternal health
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (02/18/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- of both parents as you know I was a huge advocate for approximately equal parenting time, so I am in
- of both parents as you know I was a huge advocate for approximately equal parenting time, so I am in
- to lessen the amount of time a child spends with a parent.
- to lessen the amount of time a child spends with a parent.
- lessen the amount of time a child spends with a parent.
Summary:
The Children and Family Law Committee opened a hearing on House Bill 285, which would add language to the parental rights and responsibilities statute directing judges to consider known mental health or medical conditions that could affect parenting. Representative Ball, the bill’s sponsor, said the intent was not to require disclosure of private records, but to give judges a reminder to ask whether anything in a parent’s condition could interfere with parenting and to help ensure children’s safety and best interests, especially in high-conflict or pro se family court cases. He said the proposal was meant as a guardrail and not as a way to reduce parenting time or take children from parents.
Committee members questioned whether the existing best-interest factors already cover parenting ability, whether the new language could invite stigma or weaponization in custody disputes, and whether judges already have authority to ask these questions. Ball responded that judges often do not ask, that family court can be difficult for unrepresented parties, and that the language would simply make the issue explicit. He also said he would be open to amendments, including language that more directly instructs judges to ask the question. One member raised concerns about whether the bill should say judges “shall” ask rather than “may,” and Ball said he was willing to work with the committee on wording.
Sarah Horn, a NAMI New Hampshire board member and parent, testified in opposition. She described her own history with OCD, ADD, PTSD, hospitalization, and recovery, and said mental illness had not harmed her ability to parent; she warned the bill could increase stigma and discourage people from seeking treatment. In response, Ball said her testimony was part of why he had considered an amendment to include physical health as well, so the bill would not single out mental health. The hearing ended without a vote in the transcript provided.
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (03/19/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- time. about a parent made to or in front of about a parent made to or in front of the<00:50:28.160><
- ><00:51:13.359>
the interference with parenting time, the interference with parenting time, the - harm and interfering with parenting harm and interfering with parenting time.
- parenting time has been substantially parenting time has been substantially and<01:12:47.199>
- parenting time. parenting time.
FL
Florida 2026 4th Special Session
January 27, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Transcript Highlights:
- abusive or neglectful parents or an absent parent.
- Not all parents are bad parents, but even well-intentioned parents aren't always plugged in.
- As a parent, I believe in parental rights.
- loving parents, of course, but there are homophobic parents, transphobic parents.
- PHOBIC PARENTS.
Summary:
The committee first heard HB 245, which would replace references in Florida law to “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material.” The sponsor said the change was overdue and more accurately reflects the criminal nature of the material. There was brief supportive public testimony, no debate, and the bill was reported favorably on a unanimous vote.
The committee then took up HB 237 on the use of professional nursing titles. The sponsor said advanced practice registered nurses should be able to use earned academic titles such as DNP or PhD. Supporters testified in favor, there was no opposition or debate, and the bill passed unanimously and was reported favorably.
The longest discussion centered on HB 173, which would expand parental consent and access requirements for minors’ medical care, medical records, certain school surveys, and biomedical devices. Supporters argued it restores parental rights and keeps parents involved in children’s health decisions, while opponents—many from medical, mental health, LGBTQ, and youth advocacy groups—warned it could block access to STI treatment, mental health care, crisis hotlines, and confidential services for vulnerable youth, including those in abusive homes. After extensive testimony and debate, the bill was reported favorably on a 19-7 vote.
Finally, the committee began HB 327 on uterine fibroid research. The sponsor explained the bill would require health care providers to submit identified data so the Department of Health can build a usable de-identified research database, after prior implementation problems with duplicate or unverified data. A supportive local official testified, and members indicated support as the meeting moved toward a vote.
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Jan 28th, 2026
Children and Youth Health
Transcript Highlights:
- This bill restores parental authority and puts parents back in the driver's seat.
- and puts parents back in the authority and puts parents back in the driver's<00:08:53.440>
seat. - If you buy one of their devices, parents have the ability to limit screen time, limit the time at which
- The difference in what we are saying is that I don't, as a parent, I don't have to do it every time to
- short on time. short on time.
Bills:
HB161
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (02/17/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- parenting time. parenting time.
- parenting time should be worked uh the parenting time should be worked out<03:45:20.399>
in <03 - presumption of equal parenting time. presumption of equal parenting time.
- <04:48:21.520>
time their their own equal parenting time their their own equal parenting time - going through for equal parenting time. going through for equal parenting time.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Feb 26th, 2025
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- At this time, I will call HB285. At this time, I will call HB285.
- At that time, I will call the speakers. At that time, I will call the speakers.
- parents in control.
- I really appreciate the time, and I’m happy to... really appreciate the time.
- In closing, I know I'm out of time, but for too long, parents have been expected to do the impossible
Keywords:
HB285, TJ's Law, traffic infraction, traffic ticket, uniform traffic ticket and complaint, minor driver, juvenile driver, parent notification, guardian notification, emergency contact, law enforcement, citing agency, traffic citation, driver safety, youth safety, Alabama traffic law, Section 12-12-56, Children and Senior Advocacy, House Judiciary, reasonable effort
TX
Texas 89th Regular
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 7th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- I also practice in Baird from time to time, been up in Amarillo some, Dallas in parental alienation cases
- I'm seeing it all, where the judges are elected, and they are, time and time again, ordering parental
- anti-the other parent?
- They're doing it all the time in diverse courts. I guess I have a problem with severing parents.
- I just don't understand how zero contact with a parent—an alleged offending parent or brainwashing parent—can
Bills:
HB168, HB 1044, HB1534, HB1914, HB2240, HB2530, HB3284, HB3395, HB3515, HB3783, HB4034, HB4213, HB168
Keywords:
marriage age, minors, family law, void marriage, rights of minors, Texas marriage law, marriage ceremony, authorized officiants, family code, judges, religious leaders, parent-child relationship, Department of Family and Protective Services, legal rights, notice requirements, HB 1914, Texas Family Code, Chapter 156, conservatorship, custody
AL
Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama House State Government Committee Jan 14th, 2026
State Government
Transcript Highlights:
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own parents actually replace parents' own parents actually replace parents' own decision-m<00 - time, the parent links their teen's App Store account to their own, confirms they're the parent or guardian
- Parents only have to do this once at that one moment in time rather than submitting that personal information
- Parents, there's tools out there for parents. Guess what? I'm a good parent.
- Uh, parents, there's tools out there for parents. Guess what? I'm a good parent.
Keywords:
firearms, possession, Class 1 municipalities, criminal penalties, federal law, stolen firearms, prohibited persons, HB114, Alabama Sunset Law, sunset bill, Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama, dental board, dental licensing, dentist regulation, professional licensing, occupational licensing, healthcare regulation, licensure board, state agency continuation, agency sunset review
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Education Policy and Administration (04/09/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- to time.
- to time.
- The primary relationship is that parent is giving the school their child for an extended period of time
- parent or they don't want to the parent. parent or they don't want to the parent.
- The parents the number the parents job.
Summary:
The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 34, which would require parental consent for each new service provided to a student through the Medicaid to Schools program and require reports to legislative policy committees. Senator Ruth Ward said the bill was intended to increase transparency, protect parental involvement, and ensure continuity of care, especially for students with disabilities. She also noted a proposed amendment she received shortly before the hearing that would change the bill’s focus from a “new service” to a “new care plan.”
Representatives from the New Hampshire Primary Care Association and Amoscake Health testified that they opposed the bill as written but would support it with the amendment. They explained that tying consent to individual diagnosis codes or services could be burdensome, could delay care, and could create compliance problems if a diagnosis changes during a visit. They said the amendment would better align consent with the overall care plan and avoid interrupting treatment mid-appointment. Committee members raised questions about how the bill would interact with IEPs, individualized health plans, homebound services, telehealth, billing, and whether the amendment would still require parental involvement after a care plan changes.
The deputy Medicaid director from the Department of Health and Human Services testified that the amendment was more operationally feasible because Medicaid billing involves many ICD-10 codes that can change or overlap, and consent should be tied to the care plan rather than to each code. He said the current law already requires parental consent for participation in the Medicaid to Schools program and annual consent for billing, but the bill would make explicit consent for care-plan changes. No vote was taken during the portion of the hearing provided, and the committee appeared to continue discussion with DHHS after the testimony.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
Senate Children and Family Law (02/03/2025)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Why does a teacher have to go talk to the parent every time something like that happens?
- parents need to be informed every time parents need to be informed every time their<00:49:35.359
- <00:50:57.359>
every <00:50:57.599>time talk to to the parent every time talk to to - the parent every time something<00:50:58.240>
like <00:50:58.400>that <00:50:58.559> - Like, it’s not saying that every time a child talks to a teacher that teacher has to run to the parent
NH
New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (01/13/2026)
Children and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- time to give the other parent more parenting time.
- time to give the other parent more<00:56:22.640>
parenting <00:56:23.119>time. - more parenting time. more parenting time.
- <01:42:00.080>
in parenting time which is addressed in parenting time which is addressed in - Thank you. to parenting time calculation. to parenting time calculation.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships Apr 28th, 2025
S/C on Family & Fiduciary Relationships
Transcript Highlights:
- seen it time and time again where parents are.
- We have to give the parents a little time to show that they can be what they need to be, both to the
- The other time we request extensions is when a parent has done a fabulous job completing their services
- Um, I will say that this puts in some important time frames for parents' attorneys as well.
- described by Section by subsection A, unless the parent in open court requests an extension of time.
Bills:
HCR 10
Keywords:
balanced budget amendment, federal budget, deficit reduction, deficit spending, fiscal restraint, constitutional amendment, U.S. Constitution, Congress, PAYGO, Gramm-Rudman-Hollings, national debt, budget deficit, taxpayer dollars, balanced budget resolution, memorial resolution, Texas Legislature, federal spending, budget reform, fiscal conservatism