New Florida AG Uthmeier creates Office of Parental Rights with first-in-country focus
- Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier launched the Office of Parental Rights in Tallahassee on April 29, 2025, establishing a first-in-the-nation agency.
- The initiative addresses concerns about local authorities and schools making decisions without involving parents, supporting existing Florida laws that protect parental involvement and rights in education.
- The office will handle cases involving denial of school records access, biometric data collection, unauthorized healthcare, objectionable materials, and other parental rights violations.
- Uthmeier announced a new portal allowing parents to report violations directly and stated, "The parents do, and they deserve an attorney general's office working on their behalf."
- This office aims to empower parents and protect children, reinforcing Florida's child protection laws and suggesting a stronger state role in safeguarding family rights.
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Florida AG Launches Office of Parental Rights, Defending Parents’ ‘God-Given Right’
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the creation of an Office of Parental Rights (OPR) on Tuesday, a first-in-the-nation initiative to “provide justice to parents and families whose rights have been violated.” Today, we announced the Office of Parental Rights—a first-in-the-nation initiative to ensure the rights of parents are upheld. pic.twitter.com/u7PdJTCvS3— Attorney General James Uthmeier (@AGJamesUthmeier) April 29, 2025 Acc…
Florida Will Use Tax Dollars to Sue Its Own Public Schools on Behalf of Parents
Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office is “putting our money where our mouth is” in announcing a state-funded legal team dedicated to enforcing parents-rights laws. Addressing a crowd of fourth graders at Jacksonville Classical Academy Tuesday, Uthmeier said his office is “making sure that we’re walking the walk and setting examples” in enforcing laws related to gender transition, library materials, school surveys, and other topics that…
Attorney General’s office opens parental-rights arm to litigate on behalf of parents • Florida Phoenix
Attorney General James Uthmeier announces the Office of Parental Rights in Jacksonville on April 29, 2025. (Screenshot via Attorney General's X livestream)Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office is “putting our money where our mouth is” in announcing a state-funded legal team dedicated to enforcing parents-rights laws. Addressing a crowd of fourth graders at Jacksonville Classical Academy Tuesday, Uthmeier said his office is “making sure…
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