Posts Tagged ‘#ParentalRights’
Georgia Sets an Example for the Whole Nation
I’ve got Georgia on my mind. On April 28, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law House Bill 1178, the Parents’ Bill of Rights. [ParentalRights.org supported this bill with statewide grassroots efforts and this letter of support to lawmakers.] This is a big deal. In addition to providing Georgia parents with strong legal protections to…
Read MoreWinning Defense: Stopping Bad Bills across the Nation
We talk a lot about good bills that we’re working on across the nation: legislation like our Parents’ Bill of Rights and fundamental parental rights bills that will strengthen the right of parents to raise, educate, and care for their children. But thanks to your support of ParentalRights.org, we also work aggressively to stop bad…
Read MoreCall Now to Protect Parental Rights and Children in Missouri Public Schools
Calls are needed today to support H.B. 1858, the Parents’ Bill of Rights, that has been working its way through the Missouri House of Representatives since it was prefiled on December 7, 2021. ParentalRights.org, and our allies at Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) and Families for Home Education (FHE) have been working behind the…
Read MoreCall Congress Now to Stop Creation of Massive Government Database
Congress is poised to eliminate a long-standing federal law that prohibits the creation of a national database of students, and then create a massive federal database of college students, college graduates, and every single new college graduate employed in the private and public sector. Simply called “College Transparency,” this massive expansion of big government, supported…
Read MoreUrgent Calls Needed to Support Good Curriculum Transparency Bill in Delaware
We are excited to let you know that H.B. 326, a bill to provide curriculum transparency to Delaware families who have children in public schools, will be heard in committee on Wednesday, April 6. H.B. 326 has been introduced by primary sponsor Representative Charles Postles and by additional sponsors Senators Bryant Richardson and David Wilson.…
Read MoreUrgent Action Needed: NH Senate Committee to Hear 2 Critical Bills
We’re excited to let you know that two critical bills will be heard by the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, April 5, at 1:45 PM, Room 100 of the State House. We encourage you to contact the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of these bills, and to come testify in person if you…
Read More2010 Zogby Poll
A Zogby poll in 2010 asked a survey of likely American voters: In general, parents have the constitutional right to make decisions for their children without government interference unless there is proof of abuse or neglect. Do you agree or disagree with this view of parental rights? The overwhelming majority—93.6%—either strongly agreed or somewhat agreed…
Read MoreParents’ Efforts Around the Country Starting to Pay Off!
Across the nation, some state legislatures are starting to adjourn for the year. Others have reached cross-over day, where bills have to pass from one chamber to another or they’re dead for the year. Still other legislatures remain in full swing. All this year, ordinary moms and dads like you, with your energy and passion,…
Read MoreAction Alert: Call to Support Colorado Parents’ Bill of Rights
We are excited to let you know that Colorado State Representative Tonya Van Beber has introduced H.B. 22-1236, The Parent’s Bill of Rights, to protect children in Colorado! Representative Van Beber was joined by the following cosponsors: State Senator Don Coram, and State Representatives Richard Holtorf, Stephanie Luck, Mike Lynch, Patrick Neville, Rod Pelton, Andres…
Read MoreAction Alert: Call your Minnesota State Legislators to Pass the Parents’ Bill of Rights
We are excited to let you know that Minnesota State Senators Andrew Matthews, Bruce Anderson, Paul Gazelka, Michelle Benson, and Mark Koran have introduced S.F. 3064 to protect parental rights in Minnesota! A companion bill, H.F. 3444, has been introduced in the Minnesota House. S.F. 3064 and H.F. 3444 will enshrine into Minnesota law that…
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