FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Sens. Tim Scott and James Lankford, along with Rep. Virginia Foxx, are set to introduce legislation to uphold parental rights in education, childrearing, and health care.
“Parents have a fundamental right to control the upbringing of their child, whether it’s in the classroom or at home,” Scott said in a statement first shared with The Daily Signal. “Yet, far too often, parents are being pushed out of their child’s lives, and kids are paying the price. I will always fight to put parents back in the driver’s seat and ensure they remain the lead decision-maker in their child’s life.”
The Families’ Rights and Responsibilities Act affirms that parents have the fundamental right to direct the upbringing, education, and health care of their children. It prevents the federal government from substantially burdening that fundamental…
