Let’s Go Washington, a committee sponsoring six citizen-initiated ballot measures for 2024, submitted signatures for a second initiative—Initiative 2081—on Dec. 12. State Rep. Jim Walsh (R-19) sponsors the six initiatives, along with Let’s Go Washington.
Initiative 2081 would allow parents to review educational materials, receive certain notifications, and opt their children out of sexual health education. Under Initiative 2081, parents would also be permitted to:
- review textbooks, curriculum, and supplemental materials used in their child’s classroom;
- inspect and receive a copy of their child’s records within 10 days of a written request;
- receive prior notification of medical services offered to their child, except in emergencies;
- be informed about any medical services or medications provided to their child with potential financial impact;
- be notified of medical treatment arranged by the school resulting in follow-up care beyond normal hours;
- be notified of criminal actions involving or committed by their child;
- be notified if law enforcement questions their child, except in cases of parental abuse or neglect accusations;
- be notified if their child is taken from school without parental permission;
- be assured that the school will not discriminate against their child based on sincerely held religious beliefs;
- opt-out students from certain surveys, assignments, and instructional topics, including those related to sexuality;
- receive the annual school calendar and be notified of any revisions; and
- receive information on required fees, dress code, and academic performance threatening promotion.
