In 2021, Florida created the Parents’ Bill of Rights. This new section of Florida law makes it clear that it is a fundamental right of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of his or her minor child. Additionally, changes were made to how the involuntary psychiatric examination law, the Baker Act, is applied to minor children in school.

In this interview, the President for the Florida chapter of the Citizens Commission on Human Rights covers the changes to the law and how it affects families in Florida.