House Passes , 'Parents Bill of Rights Act' , Requiring Increased School Transparency.<br />On March 24, the House passed GOP-sponsored <br />legislation meant to provide more information to parents regarding children's education.<br />On March 24, the House passed GOP-sponsored <br />legislation meant to provide more information to parents regarding children's education.<br />NBC reports that the legislation highlights<br />Republicans' efforts to determine <br />what is taught in public schools. .<br />The Parents Bill of Rights Act <br />was approved in a 213-208 vote. .<br />The bill requires schools to publicly post information regarding their curriculum for students.<br />In addition to this, schools will be required to provide <br />parents with a list of books and reading materials <br />that are taught or available to students in libraries. .<br />NBC reports that the bill's passage comes amid <br />GOP-led efforts to ban books or teaching about issues <br />ranging from racial equality to gender identity.<br />NBC reports that the bill's passage comes amid <br />GOP-led efforts to ban books or teaching about issues <br />ranging from racial equality to gender identity.<br />The new bill will also require schools to offer <br />parents at least two opportunities for in-person <br />parent-teacher meetings annually. .<br />School boards will be instructed to listen to <br />parents' feedback regarding student education.<br />School boards will be instructed to listen to <br />parents' feedback regarding student education.<br />The bill also requires the public <br />disclosure of school district budgets, <br />including revenues and expenditures.<br />Additionally, parents must be notified of any violent activity occurring at schools or school-sponsored events
