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Has anyone given any thought to promoting an "Academic Bill of Rights" in public education on a local level?

I know "Students for Academic Freedom" started by David Horowitz is having success on a national level.

What type of response do you think a similar K-12 "Academic Bill of Rights" advocated at a grass roots level based on a campaign specifically aimed at communities would have?

Having representatives in Churches and Preschools disseminate various aspects of the goals and opportunities available to them with regard to a "Academic Bill of Rights for K-12".

"Just a thought"

I know "Students for Academic Freedom" or "S.A.T." have a version of "Academic Bill of Rights
for K-12 schools", but local concerns may differ from a wide sweeping policy which may or may not satisfy individuals on a more "One on One" level.

For example, if a family who attends a private Christian Academy has worries that are different from someone in the public school system, bringing the two groups together somehow to voice there concerns could prove very beneficial.

After all most Christian schools stride for many of the moral and ethical policies most aspire to.

If parents are made aware of options and or legal rights they may have, that would empower more individuals to advocate for change in local policy.

Finding a way to get information to these people may be difficult but not impossible.

One way would be through preschools.

Most children who attend preschools have older siblings in public education.

All children in preschool will be moving to a new educational forum eventually.

And most parents often have a very personal relationship with there Child's teacher at preschool.

This could be a vital and essential starting point in informing parents of what they can expect of the future education of their children.

Possibly giving parents the basic knowledge to ensure a healthy education for their children.

My knowledge of preschools stems from a fourteen year involvement in my families owning and operation of many successful schools and are ongoing to this day.

What are your thoughts on this idea or even something similar?