What parental rights are guaranteed under Utah's Child Protective Act?

The correct choice is grounded in the understanding that Utah's Child Protective Act provides comprehensive protections and rights for parents regarding their children's welfare. This includes not only the right to custody but also the broader responsibility and authority to make significant decisions concerning a child's health, education, and overall well-being.

By ensuring that parents have rights related to custody and welfare decisions, the Act acknowledges the critical role parents play in a child's life while balancing those rights with the need to protect children from harm. This means that if the State intervenes due to concerns about a child's safety or well-being, parents have the right to contest that intervention and be involved in discussions about the child’s future.

In contrast, focusing solely on rights to custody or visitation misses the essential element of parental responsibility in decision-making about a child's life. The assertion that no rights are guaranteed under the Act fails to recognize the protective framework it provides for parental rights while ensuring the child's best interests are prioritized. Thus, the choice that encompasses both custody rights and decision-making authority accurately reflects the intent and provisions of the Child Protective Act.