Parental Rights
Florida House passes bill expanding school choice access, improving funding
Florida House legislation by Rep. Josie Tomkow, R-Auburndale, passed on Thursday, expanding school choice access and improving funding for student scholarships. Read More.
Parents outraged after Pinellas school hosts rally with pride, DEI topics for third graders
Following a children's march at Shorecrest Preparatory School, parents are outraged after it became an "activism rally" for third graders. Read More.
DeSantis defeats Disney in court in free speech dispute over Parental Rights Act
A court handed Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a victory after dismissing a lawsuit filed by media giant Disney over the company’s objections to its parental rights legislation. Read More.
The Missing Piece in Florida’s Education Choice Landscape
In a move to revolutionize the education landscape, last year, seven states enacted new school choice programs, while an additional 10 states expanded programs, earning 2023 the moniker “the Year of School Choice.” Read More.
2024 Session: Bill would let municipalities apply to convert public schools to charters
'I think this puts our public schools on notice to get their act together,' one GOP lawmaker said. Read More.
Florida House passes bill that would ban children under 16 from social media
Florida's House passed a bill that would limit youth access to social media by banning new and existing accounts of users younger than 16 years old. Read More.
Blocked? Gov. DeSantis voices legal concerns with bill banning social media for minors.
While calling the apps a 'net negative' for youth, he wants to dodge legal problems facing other states. Read More.
Palm Beach County Schools To Reaffirm Virtual Learning Support
If you enjoyed learning from home during COVID, the Palm Beach County School Districts wants you to know that you can continue to stay in your pajamas. Read More.
Some families feel left out as Florida advances voucher expansions
Parents seeking virtual and hybrid education for their children came to the Legislature feeling “defeated” and “overlooked." Read More.
Maine Battles Over ‘Transgender’ Medical Procedures and Parental Rights
The Maine legislature is considering radical legislation that threatens parental rights by giving courts “temporary emergency jurisdiction” of minors who seek “transgender” medical interventions – against their parents’ wishes. Read More.
Vast Majority Believe Parents Should Be Able To Opt Out Of Objectionable Curriculum, Rejecting Left’s View
A new survey found that nearly three out of every four Americans believe that parents should be able to opt their kids out of public school subjects they believe are immoral or objectionable. Read More.
House panel advances ‘good dad bill’ giving fathers clearer paths to parental rights
‘It’s really hard to look that dad in the face and say, “I’m sorry. There’s nothing I can do to help you. Our law does not provide for your situation.”’ Read More.
More Black and Hispanic Students Attending Charter School
A new report by the National Alliance For Public Charter Schools (NAPCS) finds that Black and Hispanic students are the fastest-growing population of students attending charter schools. Read More.
State attorneys general ask Supreme Court to recognize parental rights in child transgender case
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a coalition of 17 state attorneys general asking the Supreme Court to recognize parental rights in a case involving a Maryland school district’s transgender policies. Read More.
Florida bills requiring age restrictions for social media and adult sites advance in House
A new legislative push in Florida is aimed at making the internet safer for children by limiting their access to social media and adult websites. Read More.
