Controversial Parents Bill of Rights passes in House, sparking criticism from Democrats.

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House Republicans passed the "Parents Bill of Rights" legislation, which outlines what parents have the right to in their children's education, including access to teacher-parent meetings, school budget materials, curriculum and books, and the opportunity to testify before a school board. The bill also became a vehicle for several other GOP priorities, including policies on transgender students. Five Republicans voted against the bill, and no Democrats voted in favor. The Education Department criticized the bill, and Senate Majority Leader Schumer said it "will meet a dead end" in his chamber.
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- House Republicans pass broad education measure on 'parents rights' POLITICO
- 'Parents Bill of Rights' wins zero votes from Dems who attack it as 'fascism,' 'extreme' attack on schools Fox News
- McCarthy Celebrates Parents Bill of Rights Passing In The House: 'A Win' Newsweek
- The Parents Bill of Rights Act will help no one, least of all children. The Washington Post
- House Republicans pass Parents Bill of Rights The Hill
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