Changes to WA 'parents rights' law headed to governor after tense final vote

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Overhaul of WA Parents' Bill of Rights heads to governor

Lawmakers passed a bill that overhauls what's known as Washington's Parents' Bill of Rights. Here's what would change if Ferguson signs the contentious piece of legislation.

Parental rights overhaul gains final approval in WA Legislature

The Washington state Capitol on April 18, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)Lawmakers in the Washington state House advanced a bill addressing student and parental rights on Thursday, clearing the way for it to reach the governor’s desk.  Debate around the bill has been some of the most divisive of this year’s session. The legislation largely stems from a citizen initiative lawmakers approved last year that grant…

Changes to WA 'parents rights' law headed to governor after tense final vote

Changes to Washington's parents rights law are heading to the governor's desk, after procedural delays and tense debates over the legislation all session long.

Washington State Parental Rights Overhaul now Only Needs Ferguson's Signature

OLYMPIA, WA – Lawmakers in the Washington state House advanced a bill addressing student and parental rights on Thursday, clearing the way for it to reach the governor’s desk. Debate around the bill has been some of the most divisive of this year’s session. The legislation largely stems from a citizen initiative lawmakers approved last year that granted certain rights to parents of public school students under age 18. This included the ability f…