Alaska Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola voted against the Parents Bill of Rights Act, the latest Republican-led effort to bolster “parental rights” in public schools.
Rep. Mary Peltola gives the keynote address on the opening day of the Alaska Federation of Natives annual conference at the Dena'ina Center in Anchorage on October 20, 2022. , the latest Republican-led effort to bolster “parental rights” in public schools.parents with access to parent-teacher meetings and information about curriculum, budget and materials like books in the library.
“I think that everybody is in support of the title of the bill,” Peltola said. “But when you look at the particulars ... I don’t think there is broad consensus across Alaska on the details of the bill.” Louisiana Republican Rep. Julia Letlow, who introduced the measure, said it will boost “transparency and accountability” in public education.
“I think it’s really important for me to stay in my lane,” Peltola said when asked about Dunleavy’s proposals. “I’ve been elected by Alaskans to represent them in Congress at the federal level. So I’m focusing my attention on this bill moving through Congress, which is my only role as the federal representative.”the House legislation as one of several “messaging bills” that are doomed to fail in the Senate or at the president’s desk.
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