Model School Code on Education and Dignity

2.3 Rights of Parents and Guardians to Participation

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Section 2.3 on the Rights of Parents and Guardians to Participation calls on schools to create welcoming environments for parents and guardians and to ensure their participation in decision-making affecting school policies and practices. It also describes their right to observe, monitor and evaluate school policies and practices, to be informed of and participate in decisions affecting their individual child, and to access grievance procedures. Finally, it includes a provision calling on states to guarantee parents or guardians the right to take reasonable leave from employment to attend meetings or events related to their child’s education.

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