Congressman Tom Cole and Congresswoman Stephanie Bice are two of the yes votes which pushed H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, through the U.S. House of Representatives last week.
The bill provides protections for parents to know what materials are being taught in their children’s schools.
“By means of virtual classroom settings throughout the coronavirus pandemic, parents discovered what exactly their children were learning in school, and many were rightfully shocked to find divisive topics like Critical Race Theory and progressive gender ideology included in some curriculums,” said Cole. “This revelation shed a light on the lack of oversight parents had on their children’s education in some states and the need to refocus curriculum to essential topics versus leftist ideology. Parents knowing what is happening in classrooms is not a controversial matter, and it is appalling that Democrats would rather conceal what is happening in schools and deny parents the fundamental right to have a voice in their children’s education. I was proud to support the Parents Bill of Rights Act to ensure that parents have a voice in their kid’s education and that schools establish a direct line of communication with parents.”
Bice contends parents should be in control of what their kids learn in the classroom.
“No one cares more about their children than parents. As a mom of two, I know firsthand how important it is that parents and schools work together to create a positive environment for learning and growth. This is why I was proud to support the Parents Bill of Rights Act. This legislation empowers parents and allows them to have a greater say in the education of their children.”
The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate.
The other three members of the Oklahoma U.S. House delegation also voted for H.R. 5.
