Although the GOP-led 'Parents Bill of Rights' likely won't advance in the Democratic-controlled Senate, the messaging bill highlights Republican priorities as lawmakers eye the 2024 election cycle.
Political fissures about parents rights and what's being taught in classrooms have also been on display at the state level. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, who is widely considered a viable presidential contender in 2024,
As schools reopened, concerns among conservatives grew about curricula in schools, particularly on topics of race, gender and sexual orientation. Wasserman says the bill is a sign Republicans view parental rights as a winning issue in 2024, but cautions the"jury's out" for now on how independent voters and voters in swing districts view this type of legislation.
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