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Parents’ Bill of Rights Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3218| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
Josh Hawley

Josh Hawley

Republican Senator

Missouri

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2021 This bill establishes various rights of parents and guardians regarding the elementary or secondary school education of their minor children. Specifically, the bill prohibits a state (or its agents, subdivisions, or agents of its subdivisions) from denying certain rights to a parent or guardian of a minor child regarding the child's education. These include, among others, the right to (1) fully review and make copies of the curricula, books, and other educational materials used by the child's school; (2) access information on teachers, guest lecturers, and outside presenters; (3) access school records; and (4) visit the child during school hours. A person aggrieved by a violation of this bill, and a state on behalf of its residents, may bring a civil action for injunctive relief. The bill also requires the Department of Education to withhold federal education funds from a state for noncompliance with this bill.
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Timeline
Nov 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6056
Introduced in House
  • November 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6056
    Introduced in House

Education

Parents’ Bill of Rights Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-3218| Senate 
| Updated: 11/17/2021
Parents' Bill of Rights Act of 2021 This bill establishes various rights of parents and guardians regarding the elementary or secondary school education of their minor children. Specifically, the bill prohibits a state (or its agents, subdivisions, or agents of its subdivisions) from denying certain rights to a parent or guardian of a minor child regarding the child's education. These include, among others, the right to (1) fully review and make copies of the curricula, books, and other educational materials used by the child's school; (2) access information on teachers, guest lecturers, and outside presenters; (3) access school records; and (4) visit the child during school hours. A person aggrieved by a violation of this bill, and a state on behalf of its residents, may bring a civil action for injunctive relief. The bill also requires the Department of Education to withhold federal education funds from a state for noncompliance with this bill.
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Timeline
Nov 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Nov 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 19, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6056
Introduced in House
  • November 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 19, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6056
    Introduced in House
Josh Hawley

Josh Hawley

Republican Senator

Missouri

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted