JUST IN: Republicans And Democrats Debate Final Amendments To GOP's Parents' Bill Of Rights

Lawmakers debate the Republicans' "Parents' Bill of Rights" legislation on the House floor.

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[michaelbriggs]

“…so they (parents) can BUY the best education..” They’re saying it out loud if you listen!

[robertallred]

Imagine being a parent and then voting for a Party that thinks you should have no rights as a parent.

[dubyredburndarling]

If your children are in public school, stay involved! I understand it can be hard when you're working a full time job. I did it from day one. I joined PTA and secured a place on the board of his school. You'd be surprised what you can learn about curriculum and many other issues that come up. Your child is worth it 🙏❤️.

[charlenew]

That's why parents should go to the school and talk with teachers and help with homework and talk to their children about what they are learning

[codegreeen]

Then fix the public schools. They kinda suck if you haven’t noticed.

What if the parents spend it on the wrong things?!? Oh you mean like how the board of education spends it now? 😂

[Vanessa-yndx]

Parents should have the final word on their children well beings. Don't let anyone dictate to you how to raise your child. Get politics out of schools and teach!

[Free-btgn]

We don't need Congress to give us "parental rights"!! They work for us and they don't own our children - neither does this pathetic public schools. This is DISGUSTING!!!

[jrwcape]

Eliminating the DOE would be a great start! Then eliminate the Teachers Unions! Let the states be responsible for our students curriculum as directed by its constituents!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[hdtvcamera]

They don't want us to know what's happening in school. "At home classes" gave us a peek behind the curtain😮

[MrHobbes]

Every parent already has the right to know what their children are taught.The issue is that many parents just don’t seem to be able to cope, having to worry about eating and living with a roof over their head.

[cosmicdjinn]

Audit the money for homeschooling our children? This government is out of control. They don’t have a right to audit us bout our own money while sending billions to Ukraine

[debratookes-smith]

I totally respect and honor ALL for their concern for the EDUCATION these kids need and should be recieving!

[lindapearson]

If our children can't read or write the schools are not worth paying. If a person can read they can learn, but that isn't what is happening.

[bubbajones]

Democrats: You can’t take money away from the teachers’ union…uh…I mean children 😃

[Letreckjack]

I reside in Virginia. This “representative” does not represent Virginians nor does he appear to care, whatsoever, regarding the future welfare of our children. He must not be re-elected to represent our children and the future of this great Commonwealth.

[jeffrymilton]

I like this. Get rid of big government. Let the fund money go directly to the states. Cut out the middle man. Let the majority of parents vote at their school localities how to use the funds.

[christineheminger]

I love that I get to hear each side’s argument instead trying to understand the issue while two (or, sometimes, more) people try to talk over each other, as happens on most shows. This was the reason that I used to listen to Bill O’Reilly. I didn’t agree with a lot of his opinions and gave up on the whole thing in the Natalie Holloway days, but he would threaten to shut off a person’s microphone if they didn’t stop interrupting the other person and would actually do it (as in not just an empty threat) so I was able to hear both sides. I never understood why all news shows didn’t do that.

[herculesbrofister]

Old white men looking out for old white men. Nothin' new from the GOP

[arboristboozerify]

I might have a problem with home schooling. It would have to be money to a private school or tutoring. But there has to be checks and balances. The thing is they have no problem throwing money all over the world without debate and control, but giving money to parents is a problem?

[dorisdonaldson]

Chip Roy is correct. Parents need to know what is going on with their children's learning.