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Parents' Bill of Rights passes Senate. What does it do and what do school officials, teachers think about it?
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Johnson High students attend class Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, during a health science class. - photo by Scott Rogers
The Georgia Senate recently approved a bill that further solidifies the right of parents to direct their child’s education, allowing them to review instructional material, or opt their children out of sex education classes. The 33-21 vote was split along party lines, with Republicans in favor and Democrats opposed. It will now go to the House for a vote before it reaches Gov.