Kentucky lawmakers voted in favor of legislation that would give parents more say over what their child is being taught, including a formalized complaint process to challenge educational materials they believe to be 'harmful' to children
lawmakers Wednesday gave final passage to a parental rights bill that would allow parents to challenge"obscene" materials in the state's public schools.in school policies so they can have more say over what their child is being taught.
A child puts her mask back on after finishing lunch at a socially distanced table in the cafeteria of Medora Elementary School on March 17, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. Parents who disagreed with the principal's decision could appeal to the local school board with set time limits on each phase of the review process that parents would be included in. Those who disagree with the school board’s decision could choose to opt their children out of instruction that includes the disputed material.Supporters argue the legislation allows parents the opportunity to respond to school materials that contain explicit sexual content. Republican Rep.
Opponents of the measure believe it could lead to book banning and added burdens for local school boards.
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