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DECLARATION OF FAMILY RIGHTS. THIS DECLARATION IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED AND SERVED UPON THE ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF OF:WHEREAS: Pursuant to The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, every child has the right to preserve his/her identity as a member of his/her family, and the right to be free from interference with his/her privacy, family, honour and reputation; and WHERE AS: Section 95(2) of the School Act states: "the highest morality shall be inculcated, but no religious dogma or creed shall be taught in a school or Provincial school"; and WHERE AS: The 1988 Royal Commission on Education stated: "that neither the provincial school system, nor the helping agencies of government, should usurp in any way the a prior' rights and responsibilities of parents and the family in providing for the overall care of the young. The family, past and present, remains the most instrumental social institution to provide for the needs of children."; and WHERE AS: Parents are universally recognized as having primacy in the education of their child(ren), and all participants in the process of education fulfil their duties only with the parents' consent and authorization; and WHEREAS: Teachers must respect, honour and protect a family's right to instill and uphold their values, which includes their cultural traditions, religious and/or moral beliefs; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: as of this______ day of_____________ , and until this notice is revoked in writing by the undersigned, that _________________________________________ , (birth date)_______________ must not by any teacher or, through the teacher, any other persons or resource materials, or the learning environment, be exposed to and/or involved in any activity or program which: 1. Discusses or portrays the lifestyle of gays, lesbians, bisexual and/or transgendered individuals as one which is normal, acceptable or must be tolerated; and/or 2. Exposes my child to any adverse consequences, including questions, ridicule or hostility for views which arise out of ourfamily's cultural traditions, religious and/or moral beliefs. FURTHER NOTICE IS GIVEN:That my child is not to be ostracized or suffer any form of retribution as a result of any provisions made in honouring the restrictions noted above, nor is my child to be approached for his/her consent to participate with the intent to nullify this declaration. ENFORCING THIS DECLARATION This declaration shall form a permanent part of my child's student files, and that any school personnel who have authority and proximity to my child shall be made aware of the restrictions contained herein. Should this declaration be violated in any manner, intentional or otherwise, legal action may be taken against the teacher or teachers, their administrator(s) and employer(s). Signed:_________________________________________________ [parent/guardian of child named above] Please remove this portion and mail it to Citizens Research Institute for registration: Name: Address: City Phone: Province Postal Code A Declaration of Family Rights has been filed with (Name of school)_____________________________ Located in(City)______________________________On Date_____________ Signed________________________________________ News Court Case FAQ |