Coverage dated March 23, 2023 to March 24, 2023

House passes parental rights bill

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

House Republicans on Friday narrowly passed legislation that would fulfill a campaign promise to give parents a role in what's taught in public schools. It has little chance in the Democratic-run Senate and critics said it would propel a far-right movement that has led to book bans, restrictions aim…

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  1. Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier

    House GOP passes parents' rights bill in clash over schools (opens Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

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    House Republicans have passed legislation to press a midterm campaign promise to give parents greater say in what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal

  2. Florida Phoenix

    GOP bill establishing a federal parental bill of rights passed in U.S. House (opens Florida Phoenix)

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    WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans on Friday passed a bill designed to empower parents to inspect books and other teaching materials in local public schools, but Democrats sharply criticized the measure, saying it would censor teachers and ban books.

  3. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    House passes GOP education bill that aims to provide additional oversight for parents (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Shawna Mizelle and Kristin Wilson, CNN The House voted Friday to pass a controversial bill that aims to increase so-called parental rights in the classroom, as House Republicans spotlight an issue that has emerged as a key party priority.

  4. Local News 8

    House to vote on GOP education bill that aims to provide additional oversight for parents (opens Local News 8)

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    By Shawna Mizelle, CNN The House is expected to vote Friday on a bill that aims to increase so-called parental rights in the classroom, as House Republicans spotlight an issue that has emerged as a key party priority. Among other things, H.R.

  5. BizPac Review

    House passes legislation to give parents more say in their kids’ education (opens BizPac Review)

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    The U.S. House of Representatives passed a piece of legislation on Friday aimed at giving parents of a say in school curriculum and control in […]

  6. WFMZ Allentown

    GOP sets vote on 'parents rights' in clash over schools (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    House Republicans are pressing forward with a vote on a midterm campaign promise. The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it

  7. Breitbart News

    Republican-Led House Passes Parental Bill of Rights Act (opens Breitbart News)

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    The Republican-led House, under House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) leadership, passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act.

  8. The Washington Free Beacon

    House Republicans Pass 'Parents Bill of Rights' in Bid to Fight Woke Education (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    House Republicans on Friday passed the Parents' Bill of Rights, a sweeping bill that would force school districts to provide greater transparency about students' education as parents raise alarm about woke and sexualized curricula.

  9. Townhall

  10. Sioux City Journal

    GOP sets vote on parents' rights in clash over schools (opens Sioux City Journal)

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    House Republicans are pressing forward with a vote on a midterm campaign promise. The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it

  11. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    GOP sets vote on Parents' Bill of Rights Act in clash over schools (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.

  12. FOX 35 Orlando

    House GOP passes Parents' Bill of Rights Act in clash over schools (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.

  13. Wfmy News 2

    House Republicans narrowly pass 'Parents Bill of Rights' (opens Wfmy News 2)

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    Ultimately, the bill has little chance in the Democratic-held Senate, where Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised it faced a 'dead end.'

  14. Forbes

    House Passes GOP-Backed Bill To Fight ‘Woke’ School Policies (opens Forbes)

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    The legislation would require elementary schools to obtain parental consent if a child wants to change their gender accommodations.

  15. Anchorage Daily News

    The fight over parental rights in schools comes to the House floor (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    While the House is expected to pass the Parents Bill of Rights Act - even though some in the conference have concerns about government overreach - it is highly unlikely the Democratic-controlled Senate will consider the legislation.

  16. The 74 Million

    GOP Parents Rights Bill Passes House, But Faces Likely ‘Dead End’ in Senate (opens The 74 Million)

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    Even if it’s defeated, the measure is expected to be a cornerstone of the Republican agenda heading into the 2024 elections

  17. Politico

    House Republicans pass broad education measure on ‘parents rights’ (opens Politico)

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    The bill also became a vehicle for other GOP priorities such as ensuring parents know what their schooling options are and policies on transgender students.

  18. PBS NewsHour

    House Republicans pass 'parents' rights' bill in fight over schools (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    House Republicans have passed legislation to press a midterm campaign promise to give parents greater say in what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans and restrictions aimed at transgender students.

  19. KGW Portland

    House Republicans pass parents' rights bill in clash over schools (opens KGW Portland)

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    Ultimately, the bill has little chance in the Democratic-held Senate, where Majority Leader Chuck Schumer promised it faced a 'dead end.'

  20. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    GOP to Vote on Bill Giving Parents More Say In What Is Taught in Public Schools (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    Even if the House passes the legislation, it has little chance in the Democratic-held Senate, where it would need 60 votes to pass

  21. Wall Street Journal

    House Passes GOP Bill Giving Parents More Power in Public Schools (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    The Parents Bill of Rights is the latest development in the cultural fight over discussions about race, gender identity and sexual orientation in the nation’s public schools.

  22. The New Republic

    House Republicans Pass “Parents Bill of Rights” That Actually Just Polices Schools and Students (opens The New Republic)

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    The bill is another Republican attack on education, this time on the national level.

  23. WMUR

    GOP sets House vote on parents' rights education bill in clash over schools (opens WMUR)

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    Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has made the Parents Bill of Rights Act a top priority during the early weeks of his tenure atop the House.

  24. Fox News

    'Parents Bill of Rights' wins zero votes from Dems who attack it as ‘fascism,’ ‘extreme’ attack on schools (opens Fox News)

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    The House on Friday passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act over objections from Democrats who called it 'fascism' and an 'extreme' attempt to ban books from schools.

  25. New York Post

    House GOP passes parents’ rights school bill after AOC, Dems cry ‘fascism’ (opens New York Post)

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    House Republicans voted overwhelmingly to pass an education bill aimed at protecting parental rights on Friday despite outcry from Democrats like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez that likened the law …

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