An Act To Allow Stepparents To Take Certain Actions with Respect to Their Stepchildren

CONCEPT DRAFT SUMMARY

This bill is a concept draft pursuant to Joint Rule 208.

This bill proposes to establish a simple process by which a stepparent can be authorized to:

1. Make decisions about education for the stepchild;

2. Make decisions regarding medical care for the stepchild;

3. Request and receive medical and school records; and

4. Attend school parent-teacher meetings and pupil evaluation team meetings.