House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called education the 'great equalizer' as he was joined by fellow Republicans in reintroducing the 'Parents Bill of Rights Act.'
Stefanik, who welcomed her first child in August 2021, delved into her passion for education, having initially wanted to join the Education and Workforce Committee when she was first elected to Congress.
"There is nothing more life-changing than becoming a parent," Stefanik echoed McCarthy during the event."I am the proud mom of Sam. As Kevin mentioned, Sam is 18 months, so I'm the newest momand we are proud to be standing up for families, for parents, for grandparents. But most importantly for kids across this country."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took heat from Democrats after passing a parental rights bill in 2022 that banned teachers from giving instruction on"sexual orientation" or"gender identity" in kindergarten through third grade. Stefanik, who welcomed her first child in August 2021, delved into her passion for education, having initially wanted to join the Education and Workforce Committee when she was first elected to Congress.
The"Parents Bill of Rights" is preceded by a number of state bills seeking to expand parental rights in the classroom and blocking various concept materials from being instructed.
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