[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 57 (Wednesday, March 29, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1540]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS OF PARENTS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, parents everywhere must 
have the ability to make educational decisions for their children. 
Though an obvious right, unfortunately, many school districts have been 
influenced by extremist special interest groups ignoring parental 
wishes.
  In response, House Republicans, led by Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, 
passed the Parents Bill of Rights Act. This legislation will make clear 
to schools that parents have a right to know what is being taught to 
their children, be heard by teachers and school boards, see the school 
budget and spending, protect the privacy of children, and keep their 
children safe.
  As a parent of four sons, Roxanne and I appreciate local elected 
school boards running schools. As a grandfather, I want my sons and 
daughters-in-law to have the same level of oversight for our nine 
grandchildren.
  I am grateful for the leadership of Ellen Weaver, the South Carolina 
Superintendent of Education, a champion for the rights of parents.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops who successfully protected 
America for 20 years as the global war on terrorism continues moving 
from the safe haven of Afghanistan to America.
  God bless our Vietnam veterans.

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