Parents Bill of Rights Act

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Chair, I rise today in strong support of the Parents Bill of Rights Act. This legislation is just one of many promises we intend to keep in our ``Commitment to America.''

As a recovering school board member, I know firsthand the importance of hearing from parents and encouraging them to be engaged in their child's education.

The Parents Bill of Rights Act provides parents an expanded opportunity to engage with their children and the teachers who educate them. This bill implements clear, commonsense protections allowing parents to easily review curriculum information, academic standards, and see how schools are spending our tax dollars.

Parents deserve the right to be heard and should be able to raise concerns and address their school board without fear of harassment or retribution.

This bill includes simple protections to keep our children safe, from protecting their privacy to requiring parents to be notified of violent activity in the school.

As a graduate of the public school system and having raised three sons in the very same school district, I know parental involvement is critical to fostering a successful educational environment.

Mr. Chair, quite simply, this bill is common sense. I urge my colleagues to support this legislation that ensures parents are at the center of their child's educational experience.

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