Parental rights debate brings locals out to town hall

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — From parental consent for minors' health care to inclusive and LGBTQ+ education, several topics concerning parental rights were discussed during a town hall Wednesday night, hosted by the religious and legal non-profit Pacific Justice Institute

Diana Hoien has a 14-year-old daughter in school. She said as her daughter gets older, she feels more and more out of the loop when it comes to her child's education and health.

It was a recent doctor's visit that brought her into the town hall hosted by Pacific Justice Institute Wednesday night, to learn what rights she has as a parent.

From parental consent for minors' health care to inclusive and LGBTQ+ education, several topics concerning parental rights were discussed during a town hall Wednesday night, hosted by the religious and legal non-profit Pacific Justice Institute