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Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 6056, the Parents Bill of Rights Act.


“There has been a push to silence parents around the country. Powerful teachers unions, several school boards, Democrat politicians, and the Biden Justice Department have all voiced opposition to the rights of parents to have a say in their child’s education.
 
“We will not stand for this kind of intimidation and we will not tolerate the left’s attempt to push parents out of the decision-making process when it comes to their child’s education.

That is why we have introduced the Parents Bill of Rights. This legislation will protect rights parents already have but are now under attack.   
“I can’t imagine why anyone would oppose the Parents Bill of Rights Act. Making school spending and curriculum transparent should already be the norm. After all, what do schools have to hide?
 
“This bill will also ensure that schools do not share or sell private student data or attempt to administer health examinations without parental consent. These are extremely important decisions that belong to parents, not bureaucrats or school administrators.  
 
“The left’s assault on parental rights is outrageous. To claim that parents are akin to domestic terrorists just because they don’t agree with the left’s agenda is beyond the pale.
 
“Yet, it is these very attacks that have shown Americans all around the country just how important it is to stand up to the left. We cannot let our fundamental rights be stripped from us, especially the right to raise our children.
 
“This bill is ushering in a new era of education—one where parents won’t take a back seat to the system. One thing is certain, our children and the country will be better off for having the Parents Bill of Rights.”
 
Watch the full video here.