1. As used in this section, a "parent" means parent or legal guardian not including a school or other institution serving in loco parentis.

2. It is the public policy of the state that: a. A parent retains the right and duty to exercise primary control over the care, supervision, upbringing, and education of the parent's child; b. A child has the right to protection from abuse and neglect; and

c. The state retains a compelling interest in preventing, assessing, investigating, addressing, and prosecuting abuse and neglect.

3. This section may not be interpreted to supersede chapters 27-20.1, 27-20.2, 27-20.3, and 27-20.4.