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Idaho Law Prevents Minors from Accessing Suicide Hotline without Parent Consent
On July 1st, 2024, SB 1329, called the “Parental Rights in Medical Decision-Making Act,” went into effect in Idaho. This bill amends Idaho law to require parental consent for most health care services to minors, and parental access to minors’ medical records, with only narrow exceptions. The bill defines “healthcare” as “for the diagnosis, screening,…
Why Phone Bans in Schools Threaten Student Safety and Violate Constitutional Rights
In recent years, a growing number of states have taken legislative action to limit or prohibit student cellphone use during school hours. Florida’s law is among the most prominent examples, passing a statewide regulation in 2023 requiring public schools to ban student phone use during class time and to block access to social media on…
How Banks Discriminate against Youth – The Dangers of Parent Managed, “Teen” Bank Accounts
Across the United States, most major banks make it impossible for minors to open and manage their own bank accounts without parental involvement. Even though teenagers today often earn income through part-time and full-time jobs, online work, or entrepreneurship, the banking industry continues to impose rigid age restrictions that prevent them from having true financial…
