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School Choice: Empowering Parents and Combating Harmful Ideologies

The U.S. Senate recognizes and promotes the importance of parental involvement in children's education. It emphasizes the necessity of school choice as a tool to empower parents with the freedom to choose the best educational environment for their children, while rejecting ideologies like Critical Race Theory. This aims to ensure parents can decide on their children's education according to their needs and beliefs.
Key points
Parents gain greater freedom in choosing schools for their children, aiming to tailor education to individual needs, academic goals, and personal and religious beliefs.
The resolution seeks to prevent the inclusion of ideas that any race is inherently superior or inferior in curricula, protecting children from discrimination.
It highlights the importance of parental involvement in the educational process and their right to have a say in what their children are taught, especially concerning pandemic-related learning impacts.
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Print number: 117_SRES_493
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Process start date: 2022-01-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing the necessity of school choice as a tool to empower all parents with the freedom to choose the best educational environment for their children and to combat destructive ideologies like Critical Race Theory promoted by many public schools.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_493.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-01-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Parents gain greater freedom in choosing schools for their children, aiming to tailor education to individual needs, academic goals, and personal and religious beliefs.
  • The resolution seeks to prevent the inclusion of ideas that any race is inherently superior or inferior in curricula, protecting children from discrimination.
  • It highlights the importance of parental involvement in the educational process and their right to have a say in what their children are taught, especially concerning pandemic-related learning impacts.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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