Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson Warns Against Parental ‘Bill of Rights’ Initiative
The governor says the measure is poorly written and could weaken protections for vulnerable children.
- On Thursday, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson joined Democratic lawmakers to warn voters against Initiative 001, a ballot measure that would revise the state's so-called "Parents Bill of Rights" law.
- The initiative, backed by conservative millionaire Brian Heywood's Let's Go Washington political action committee, seeks to undo 2025 legislative changes and restore parental rights regarding school records and notifications.
- Opponents argue the measure weakens existing protections, potentially delaying abuse notifications and forcing counselors to disclose sensitive information to unsupportive parents.
- Dismissing the criticism as "splitting hairs," Heywood asserted the measure restores essential trust by ensuring parents remain primary stakeholders in their children's education.
- If voters approve the measure on the November 3 ballot, the Legislature would be prohibited from amending the new law for two years.
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Gov. Ferguson says initiative 'weakens' parental rights in push against IL26-001
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and others opposed to IL26-001 concerning parental rights held a press conference Thursday morning to urge voters to reject the measure on the Nov. 3 ballot. IL26-001 would reestablish a parent's right to be notified before their child receives medical or mental health services, restore faster access to textbooks, classroom materials and school records. The measure also emphasizes timely communication from schools, i…
Gov. Ferguson warns against parental ‘bill of rights’ Initiative 001 - The Daily Chronicle
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson joined Democratic Party lawmakers and other allies Thursday in warning voters against an initiative on the November ballot that would modify parents’ and students’ rights in public schools. Supporters of state Initiative 001, including conservative millionaire Brian Heywood’s Let’s Go Washington political action committee, say the measure would strengthen parents’ involvement by addressing their ability to access stu…
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Ferguson says initiative 'weakens' parental rights in push against IL26-001
(The Center Square) - Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and others opposed to IL26-001 concerning parental rights, held a press conference Thursday morning to urge voters to reject the measure on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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