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Feenstra Votes to Protect Parents’ Fundamental Right to be Involved in Children’s Education

Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, which affirms and codifies the fundamental right of every parent to be involved in their children’s education.

“Parents have a fundamental right to be involved in their children’s education,” said Rep. Feenstra. “Following years of lockdowns, mask mandates, and school closures, it’s clear that parents should have a stronger voice in our educational system than unelected bureaucrats and teachers unions. As a father of four, I am proud to join my Republican colleagues in passing the Parents Bill of Rights Act to ensure that every parent has a voice and every child can succeed.”

The Parents Bill of Rights Act outlines five core principles that would apply to every school nationwide that receives federal funding at the expense of American taxpayers.

  1. Parents have the right to know what their children are being taught.
  2. Parents have the right to be heard.
  3. Parents have the right to see the school budget and spending.
  4. Parents have the right to protect their child’s privacy.
  5. Parents have the right to keep their children safe.

In addition to the overarching legislation, Feenstra also supported three amendments – that were approved – to the bill, including:

  • An amendment that requires parents to be given timely notice of any major cyberattack against their child’s school that may have compromised student or parent information.
  • An amendment that helps offer school choice to every child in the United States and ensures that Title 1 dollars of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 be block granted to each state for the state to carry out educational activities.
  • An amendment that requires school districts to inform parents of plans to eliminate college credit courses, including Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and dual enrollment courses.
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