Parental Rights and the Mirabelli Decision, with Vernadette R. Broyles

In this episode, Vernadette R. Broyles, Esq., President and Chief Counsel of the Child and Parental Rights Campaign, joins us to discuss the recent Mirabelli decision and its implications for parental rights. Broyles explains the background of the case and why many advocates view the ruling as a significant development in the ongoing legal debate over whether schools can withhold information from parents about their children. She also discusses her organization’s involvement in the case, including the filing of an amicus brief supporting the parents.

Broyles breaks down what the decision signals from the Supreme Court about the constitutional protection of parental rights and how it may influence other cases currently awaiting review, including Foote and Littlejohn. She explains the legal questions at stake, the challenges parents face in lower courts, and why some legal standards applied in these cases could make it extremely difficult for families to defend their rights. Looking ahead, Broyles shares why she is optimistic about the direction of future rulings and discusses what these cases could mean for parents, schools, and the broader constitutional landscape surrounding parental authority.

The EPPiC Broadcast is hosted by Michael Ramey, President of the Parental Rights Foundation. Stay informed on parental rights news by signing up for email alerts at https://parentalrightsfoundation.org/get-involved/