House Democrats unanimously opposed the Republican-led “Parents Bill of Rights,” legislation that would require schools to inform parents if they encourage or promote children’s transgender transition attempts.
The Parents Bill of Rights Act still passed on Friday, though every Democrat and five Republicans voted against it. Those five Republicans were Andy Biggs of Arizona, Ken Buck of Colorado, Matt Gaetz of Florida, Mike Lawler of New York, and Matt Rosendale of Montana, who said Friday, “The answer to an out-of-control education system is not turning more control over to the federal government!”
The legislation comes as parents across the nation push back against ideological content in schools related to gender, critical race theory, COVID-19, and more.
See the full article by Mary Margaret Olohan, March 24, 2023