Stefanik votes in favor of GOP sponsored ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’
WASHINGTON, D.C.- The House of Representatives passed a measure Friday that would provide families more on what their children are being taught in the classroom.
The proposal, known as the ‘Parent’ Bill of Rights,’ passed 213-208 and North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21) says she voted in favor.
“Parents are the primary stakeholders in their child’s education, and House Republicans are working to protect their right to know what is going on inside their child’s classroom,” Stefanik said.
“In the face of the woke agenda and radical CRT the Far Left is pushing even in the midst of devastating learning loss, we are ensuring parents have the transparency to know if their child is being properly equipped in the classroom. House Republicans are taking a critical step forward today to put parents back in the driver’s seat and fulfill our Commitment to America to create a future that is based on freedom.”
According to Stefanik, who serves as a a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, says the Parents’ Bill of Rights would provide parents with the following:
- Parents have the right to know what their children are being taught
- Parents have the right to be heard
- Parents have the right to see the school budget and spending
- Parents have the right to protect their child’s privacy
- Parents have the right to keep their children safe
This bill serves as another move by the GOP over the ongoing battle over what is and what should be taught in school districts across the country.
Democrats have responded with opposition against the measure, including a statement from the Whitehouse that slams the bill. "The administration does not support H.R. 5 in its current form because the bill does not actually help parents support their children at school," the Whitehouse statement reads.
"Moreover, instead of making LGBTQI+ students feel included in their school community, it puts them at higher risk. The administration strongly supports actions that empower parents to engage with their children’s teachers and schools, like enabling parents to take time off to attend school meetings. Legislation should not politicize our children’s education."
The Senate is expected to strike down the proposal.
Image via the office of North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.
