Pushing back against the labeling of attempts by parents to ensure school curriculum and sports are age and sex appropriate as extreme.

1/2/2024, 9:00 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 518

Bill 118 H.Res. 518, titled "Pushing back against the labeling of attempts by parents to ensure school curriculum and sports are age and sex appropriate as extreme," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to address the issue of parents being labeled as extreme for advocating for age and sex-appropriate school curriculum and sports programs.

The resolution highlights the importance of parental involvement in their children's education and extracurricular activities. It emphasizes that parents have the right to ensure that their children are exposed to age-appropriate material and are able to participate in sports that align with their biological sex.

Furthermore, the resolution condemns the practice of labeling parents as extreme for advocating for these principles. It argues that such labeling is unfair and undermines the role of parents in shaping their children's education and development. Overall, Bill 118 H.Res. 518 seeks to protect the rights of parents to advocate for age and sex-appropriate school curriculum and sports programs without facing unjust criticism or labeling. It aims to promote a more inclusive and respectful dialogue on these important issues within the education system.

Congressional Summary of HRES 518

This resolution supports parents having a say in their child's education.

Further, the resolution opposes (1) allowing biological boys and men to compete in biological girls and women's sports, (2) the weakening of the protections of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and (3) labeling parents as extreme and hateful for wanting to keep inappropriate material out of their child's classroom.

Under title IX, if a school operates or sponsors an athletic program it must provide equal athletic opportunities regardless of sex.

Current Status of Bill HRES 518

Bill HRES 518 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2023. Bill HRES 518 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2023.  Bill HRES 518's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of June 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 518

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
16
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 518

Primary Policy Focus

Sports and Recreation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 518

Pushing back against the labeling of attempts by parents to ensure school curriculum and sports are age and sex appropriate as extreme.Pushing back against the labeling of attempts by parents to ensure school curriculum and sports are age and sex appropriate as extreme.
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