Washington State Senate Democrats have co-sponsored Senate Bill 5181. Half a million Washington State citizens signed the parents' rights initiative 2081 which became law - and now it's about to be gutted by "changes" proposed by Olympia. Proposed SB 5181 - is NOT promoting a safe and supportive public education system
Instead, the proposed rewrite of the Parental Rights Law eliminates a parents’ ability:
Instead, the proposed rewrite of the Parental Rights Law eliminates a parents’ ability:
- To see their child’s Medical or health records, or records of any mental health counseling
- To receive notification when any medical service or medications are given to their child or if their health insurance is impacted
- To receive notice if their child is involved in a crime
- To receive notice and be able to opt their child out of instruction on topics associated with comprehensive sexual education that may be taught in settings other than health class
- A teacher or administrator to keep a secret file on your child
- Students to use the bathroom, locker room, and shower based on their self-selected "gender"
- Students to participate in sports that align with their "gender identity"
Now is the time to contact your two State Representatives and your State Senator and ask each of them to "Please support the Parental Rights Law - as written"
Ways to stay involved
- Sign up for our email list to track changes to this bill
- Watch for more ways to make your voice heard in Olympia
Additional Bills to be on the lookout:
- SB 5180 - Securing the right of students to have a safe, civil and respectful learning community
- SB 5123 - Expanding protections for certain students to promote inclusivity in public schools
- SB 5179 - Establishing a complaint process to address noncompliance with certain state education laws
- HB 1296 - Promoting a safe and supportive public education system.
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Great News: 454,372 signatures of Washington State Citizens were turned in to the Secretary of State's Office in support of Initiative 2081
Initiative 2081 will provide parents with 15 specific rights which includes the ability to review educational materials, receive certain notifications and opt out of sexual health education. This voter initiative passed with overwhelming support in the legislature on Monday. The new law will abate confusion and cement the rights of parents and will prevent school districts from mistreating parents seeking information.
"We are proud that One Washington’s advocacy efforts - and especially those of you that made your voices heard - successfully united Washington parents across our state and across the political spectrum to stand up for our children and opposed to those who believe government should have a role in how we raise our kids.
Together, we achieved a major political victory. Together, we've created greater protections for our children. Through our continued efforts together , we will make our state One Washington."
"We are proud that One Washington’s advocacy efforts - and especially those of you that made your voices heard - successfully united Washington parents across our state and across the political spectrum to stand up for our children and opposed to those who believe government should have a role in how we raise our kids.
Together, we achieved a major political victory. Together, we've created greater protections for our children. Through our continued efforts together , we will make our state One Washington."