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Parents' Rights in Public Schools: Increased Transparency and Control

This act strengthens parental rights in public schools, granting them broader access to information about curricula, school budgets, and student data. Parents will have greater influence over decisions regarding their children's education, including issues related to gender identity and vaccinations, and will be informed of any significant school changes.
Key points
Schools must make curricula available online or through other means, and notify parents of changes to academic standards.
Parents will gain access to detailed school budgets and lists of library books and materials.
Parental consent is required for changes to a child's gender markers on school forms and for vaccinations.
Schools are prohibited from selling student information for commercial purposes.
Parents will be notified if their child is not grade-level proficient in reading or language arts by the end of third grade, and about violent incidents at school.
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VOTING RESULTS
2023-03-24
For 213
Against 208
Abstain 0
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Additional Information
Parents Bill of Rights Act
Print number: HR 5
Sponsor: Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]
Process start date: 2023-03-01
Voting date: 2023-03-24
Meeting no: 1
Voting no: 161
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Parents' Rights in Public Schools: Increased Transparency and Control

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 5.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools must make curricula available online or through other means, and notify parents of changes to academic standards.
  • Parents will gain access to detailed school budgets and lists of library books and materials.
  • Parental consent is required for changes to a child's gender markers on school forms and for vaccinations.
  • Schools are prohibited from selling student information for commercial purposes.
  • Parents will be notified if their child is not grade-level proficient in reading or language arts by the end of third grade, and about violent incidents at school.

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

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 213 - 208 (Roll no. 161).

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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