Declares that this act is intended to ensure parents can rightfully guide and direct the affairs of their minor children. This act is also intended to ensure government appropriately respects and reinforces those rights, and to facilitate parents in meeting the responsibilities inherent in bearing and raising young children. The legislature recognizes upholding the rights of parents is in the best interest of the families and minor children of Washington state.

Provides that neither the state of Washington, nor its political subdivisions, should by any means enact or enforce any policy that supersedes or infringes upon the abilities and the rights of parents as recognized and protected by this act.