H.R.5 — Parents Bill of Rights Act

House Roll Call

H.R.5

Roll 155 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 24, 2023 10:30 AM • Result: Failed

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BillH.R.5 — Parents Bill of Rights Act
Vote questionOn Agreeing to the Amendment
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultFailed
TotalsYea 203 / Nay 217 / Present 0 / Not Voting 21
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R121707
D2020014
I0000

Research Brief

On Agreeing to the Amendment

Bill Analysis

The Parents Bill of Rights Act (HR 5) aims to enhance parental involvement in their children’s education by establishing a set of rights for parents regarding their engagement with public schools. The bill outlines specific rights that parents possess, including the right to access their child’s educational records, to be informed about school policies and curriculum, and to receive timely notifications regarding any changes in their child’s educational environment.

Key provisions of the bill require schools to provide parents with information about the curriculum, including any materials used for instruction, assessments, and any changes to educational standards. Furthermore, the bill mandates that parents be notified of any instances of their child being subjected to mental health assessments or services, ensuring transparency in the educational process.

The legislation also emphasizes the importance of parental consent, particularly concerning the collection of personal information from students and the administration of health-related services. Schools are required to establish clear channels for parental communication and engagement, fostering a collaborative environment between educators and families.

Funding for the implementation of the Parents Bill of Rights Act is anticipated to come from existing federal education funds, although specific allocations are not detailed within the bill. The U.S. Department of Education is the primary agency affected, as it will oversee compliance and reporting requirements.

The bill is designed to benefit parents and guardians of students enrolled in public K-12 schools, ensuring they have a voice in their children’s education and access to critical information. It aims to empower families, enhance transparency, and reinforce the role of parents in educational decision-making.

As of the latest action, the bill has been received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for further consideration. The timeline for potential enactment remains uncertain, pending committee review and subsequent legislative processes.

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Yea (203)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • Aye

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • Aye

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • Aye

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • Aye

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • Aye

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • Aye

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • Aye

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • Aye

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • Aye

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • Aye

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • Aye

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • Aye

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • Aye

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • Aye

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • Aye

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • Aye

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • Aye

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • Aye

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • Aye

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • Aye

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • Aye

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • Aye

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • Aye

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • Aye

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • Aye

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • Aye

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • Aye

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • Aye

G
Gregorio Sablan

MP • D • Aye

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • Aye

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • Aye

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • Aye

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • Aye

D
David Trone

MD • D • Aye

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • Aye

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • Aye

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • Aye

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • Aye

Nay (217)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • No

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • No

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • No

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • No

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • No

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • No

J
John Duarte

CA • R • No

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • No

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • No

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • No

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • No

J
Jenniffer González-Colón

PR • R • No

B
Bob Good

VA • R • No

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • No

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • No

M
Mark Green

TN • R • No

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • No

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • No

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • No

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • No

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • No

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • No

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • No

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • No

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • No

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • No

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • No

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • No

G
George Santos

NY • R • No

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • No

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • No

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • No

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • No

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • No

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • No

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • No

Not Voting (21)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Not Voting

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Not Voting

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Not Voting

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • Not Voting

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Not Voting

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • Not Voting