Florida Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 1014.03 (2025)

Infringement of parental rights.

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1014.03 Infringement of parental rights.The state, any of its political subdivisions, any other governmental entity, or any other institution may not infringe on the fundamental rights of a parent to direct the upbringing, education, health care, and mental health of his or her minor child without demonstrating that such action is reasonable and necessary to achieve a compelling state interest and that such action is narrowly tailored and is not otherwise served by a less restrictive means.
History.s. 4, ch. 2021-199.

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