California Rep. Kevin Kiley’s school choice proposal was adopted by the U.S. House of Representatives’ Education and the Workforce Committee last week as part of H.R. 5, or the “Parents Bill of Rights Act,” proposed by House Republicans earlier this month.
Kiley’s proposal would amend the Parents Bill of Rights Act to ensure parents have the right to information about schools their child may attend, including those within and outside their district, as well as charter schools.
“Every student deserves a quality education, and school choice is a critical component,” Kiley said in a Feb. 9 statement. “My amendment ensures parents are fully informed of every enrollment option available to their child … I am grateful my colleagues stand with me in translating the promise of school choice into concrete policy and I look forward to continuing to fight for a quality education for every child.”…