Current through 2024 Legislative Session
Section 14-09-32.1 - Parent's interest in child's upbringing1. As used in this section, a "parent" means parent or legal guardian not including a school or other institution serving in loco parentis.2. It is the public policy of the state that: a. A parent retains the right and duty to exercise primary control over the care, supervision, upbringing, and education of the parent's child;b. A child has the right to protection from abuse and neglect; andc. The state retains a compelling interest in preventing, assessing, investigating, addressing, and prosecuting abuse and neglect.3. This section may not be interpreted to supersede chapters 27-20.1, 27-20.2, 27-20.3, and 27-20.4.Added by S.L. 2023, ch. 145 (HB 1362),§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.