H.R.5 — Parents Bill of Rights Act

House Roll Call

H.R.5

Roll 161 • Congress 118, Session 1 • Mar 24, 2023 11:02 AM • Result: Passed

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BillH.R.5 — Parents Bill of Rights Act
Vote questionOn Passage
Vote typeRecorded Vote
ResultPassed
TotalsYea 213 / Nay 208 / Present 0 / Not Voting 14
PartyYeaNayPresentNot Voting
R213504
D0203010
I0000

Research Brief

On Passage

Bill Analysis

The Parents Bill of Rights Act (HR 5) aims to enhance parental involvement in their children’s education by establishing a framework of rights for parents regarding their children’s schooling. The bill seeks to ensure that parents have access to critical information about their child’s education, including curricula, educational materials, and school policies.

Key provisions of the bill include the requirement for schools to provide parents with a clear outline of their rights, including the right to review educational content and materials, access to information regarding school policies, and the ability to participate in the development of educational programs. Additionally, the bill mandates that schools must notify parents of any changes to their curriculum or educational standards.

The legislation proposes funding mechanisms to support these initiatives, although specific funding amounts and sources are not detailed in the bill text. The U.S. Department of Education is positioned as the primary agency responsible for overseeing the implementation of these rights and ensuring compliance among local educational agencies.

Beneficiaries of the Parents Bill of Rights Act include parents and guardians of students enrolled in K-12 public schools, who will gain greater transparency and involvement in their children’s education. The bill also aims to empower parents to advocate for their children’s educational needs and preferences.

Key timelines include the bill’s introduction in the House, where it has passed and is currently under consideration in the Senate. If enacted, the provisions would require schools to implement the outlined rights and responsibilities within a specified timeframe, although exact dates for implementation are not provided in the bill.

Overall, HR 5 represents a significant legislative effort to bolster parental engagement in education, aiming to create a more collaborative environment between parents and schools.

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Yea (213)

K
Kelly Armstrong

ND • R • Aye

D
Dan Bishop

NC • R • Aye

M
Michael Burgess

TX • R • Aye

K
Ken Calvert

CA • R • Aye

J
Jerry Carl

AL • R • Aye

L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer

OR • R • Aye

A
Anthony D'Esposito

NY • R • Aye

J
John Duarte

CA • R • Aye

J
Jeff Duncan

SC • R • Aye

A
A. Ferguson

GA • R • Aye

S
Scott Franklin

FL • R • Aye

M
Mike Gallagher

WI • R • Aye

M
Mike Garcia

CA • R • Aye

B
Bob Good

VA • R • Aye

K
Kay Granger

TX • R • Aye

G
Garret Graves

LA • R • Aye

M
Mark Green

TN • R • Aye

B
Bill Johnson

OH • R • Aye

D
Doug Lamborn

CO • R • Aye

J
Jake LaTurner

KS • R • Aye

D
Debbie Lesko

AZ • R • Aye

B
Blaine Luetkemeyer

MO • R • Aye

K
Kevin McCarthy

CA • R • Aye

L
Lisa McClain

MI • R • Aye

P
Patrick McHenry

NC • R • Aye

M
Marcus Molinaro

NY • R • Aye

A
Alexander Mooney

WV • R • Aye

G
Greg Pence

IN • R • Aye

B
Bill Posey

FL • R • Aye

C
Cathy Rodgers

WA • R • Aye

J
John Rutherford

FL • R • Aye

G
George Santos

NY • R • Aye

D
David Schweikert

AZ • R • Aye

P
Pete Sessions

TX • R • Aye

M
Michelle Steel

CA • R • Aye

C
Chris Stewart

UT • R • Aye

M
Michael Waltz

FL • R • Aye

B
Brad Wenstrup

OH • R • Aye

B
Brandon Williams

NY • R • Aye

Nay (208)

C
Colin Allred

TX • D • No

J
Jamaal Bowman

NY • D • No

K
Ken Buck

CO • R • No

C
Cori Bush

MO • D • No

Y
Yadira Caraveo

CO • D • No

T
Tony Cárdenas

CA • D • No

M
Matt Cartwright

PA • D • No

D
David Cicilline

RI • D • No

G
Gerald Connolly

VA • D • No

J
Jason Crow

CO • D • No

L
Lloyd Doggett

TX • D • No

A
Anna Eshoo

CA • D • No

M
Matt Gaetz

FL • R • No

J
John Garamendi

CA • D • No

R
Raúl Grijalva

AZ • D • No

B
Brian Higgins

NY • D • No

J
Jeff Jackson

NC • D • No

S
Sheila Jackson Lee

TX • D • No

D
Daniel Kildee

MI • D • No

D
Derek Kilmer

WA • D • No

A
Ann Kuster

NH • D • No

B
Barbara Lee

CA • D • No

K
Kathy Manning

NC • D • No

L
Lucy McBath

GA • D • No

G
Grace Napolitano

CA • D • No

W
Wiley Nickel

NC • D • No

B
Bill Pascrell

NJ • D • No

D
Donald Payne

NJ • D • No

M
Mary Peltola

AK • D • No

D
Dean Phillips

MN • D • No

K
Katie Porter

CA • D • No

M
Matthew Rosendale

MT • R • No

C
C. Ruppersberger

MD • D • No

J
John Sarbanes

MD • D • No

A
Abigail Spanberger

VA • D • No

E
Eric Swalwell

CA • D • No

R
Rashida Tlaib

MI • D • No

D
David Trone

MD • D • No

N
Nydia Velázquez

NY • D • No

D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

FL • D • No

J
Jennifer Wexton

VA • D • No

S
Susan Wild

PA • D • No

Not Voting (14)

E
Earl Blumenauer

OR • D • Not Voting

L
Larry Bucshon

IN • R • Not Voting

R
Ruben Gallego

AZ • D • Not Voting