Federal legislation introduced for Parents Bill of Rights, 23 states already on board

 By Scott Barkley - Posted at Baptist Press:

Published January 27, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. (BP) — A Republican-led bill looks to seize on the momentum for legislation designed to protect parents’ rights in the upbringing of their children.

The Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act (S.204) was filed Jan. 23 and is sponsored by Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.). Co-sponsors are Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.). Rep. Virginia Foxx (R) of Virginia sponsored the corresponding bill H.R. 650 in the House.

The legislation seeks “to protect the right of parents to direct the upbringing of their children as a fundamental right.” Each bill has been referred to its respective judiciary committee.

“I will always fight to put parents back in the driver’s seat and ensure they remain the lead decision maker in their child’s life,” said Scott. “I’m proud to introduce the Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act to protect the role of parents at home and in the classroom.”

On Jan. 8, Ohio became the 23rd state to adopt a Parents Bill of Rights that, like others, generally aims to protect parents’ involvement in their children’s education. Some individual school districts have adopted similar stances in states that do not have such a statute.

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