Parental Rights & Education
Protecting the rights of mom and dad
to educate their child as they see fit in Michigan
Education is a gift. And no two children are alike. Every child is unique. Parents are given the fundamental God-given right to raise – and educate – their child in the best way they see fit.
CTV has been working since 1989 to
- Protect and defend the rights of parents
- Advance educational choices so children have various opportunities to be educated in the way they learn best
We Believe In
- Protecting children
- Protecting the parents’ rights
- Schools being responsible
Important Laws
- Revised School Code (see Section 5 for what must exist if a school decides to teach Sex Education)
- Michigan Law that supports your right as a parent to do what is best for your child
Join our Prayer Team for Michigan’s Children
We believe in God and the power of prayer.
We know that our children today are hurting, struggling, and facing many challenges.
Please join our Prayer Team where we link arms with you to stand in the gap for those in the education arena and the precious children God has entrusted to us to raise.
Know the Law
Michigan’s law protects you, Mom and Dads. You have the Biblical, spiritual, and legal fundamental right to examine what your child is being taught. And to ask that they would be omitted from that class topic.
The Federal Government Can’t Interfere either
In a recent Supreme Court case, even the federal law now backs you up. Parents you can choose to do what is best for your child. You have the right to ask questions and to opt them out.
Download opt out form
Find Your School
What district do you live in?
Know Your Education
Be aware of what is being taught
Prayer Team for Kids
People all over Michigan Praying
Helpful Education Links:
Interested in Homeschooling?
Looking for help finding a Christian school?
- Visit Michigan Association of Christian Schools (MACS)
- Catholic Schools: There are 7 dioceses in Michigan with each diocese listing the Catholic Schools in their area.
Grand Rapids: https://www.catholicschools4u.org/about-us/find-a-school
Detroit: https://www.aodfinder.org/schools
Lansing: https://dolcatholicschools.com/find-school
Gaylord: https://dioceseofgaylord.org/find-a-school
Saginaw: https://greatlakesbaycatholicschools.com/find-a-school
Kalamazoo: https://diokzoo.org/schoolfinder
Marquette: https://dioceseofmarquette.org/schoolfinder
Explore Charter Schools
Better Understand Michigan Education
Michigan State Board of Education
Michigan Department of Education
Other Organizations Working on Education in Michigan
How to Find Your Local School District
Find your local school board and get involved, whether you are a homeschool family, or a household whose kids are grown.
Download this graphic and share it on social media and with your friends
Report What is Happening
Our friends with Salt &Light Global invite you to submit stories about what you see taking place in your local schools. Read and submit your story here.
Find Ways to Help Now
We prepared this handout for you, following the adoption of the “new” Health Standards by the Michigan State Board of Education on November 13.
This is a launching place for you to take action. Download it here.
Some Steps for Action
Following the egregious passage of the Health Standards in November of 2025, our friends at Salt & Light Global put together this review of next steps to take.
Matt’s Letter
Need a form letter for requesting information from your local school?
Our friend Matt Wilk with Get Kids Back to School has supplised this short and polite letter that you can use as a template.
