Corry co-sponsors parental bill of rights

Rep. Chris Corry, R-Yakima, is pushing legislation to cement specific rights of parents when it comes to how their kids are raised.

The 14th District representative joins Rep. Jenny Graham, R-Spokane, in the proposed “Parental Bill of Rights,” to ensure parents retain their intended role of decision-maker in their child’s care, well-being, education, and overall upbringing.

“We know that parents are the primary stakeholders in their children’s edu- cation and upbringing and all facets of their life. We want Washington state to honor, recognize and accept that,” said Corry.

House Bill 1601 states: “The legislature recognizes the crucial role parents play in Washington state and in society as a whole. The legislature fi nds that parents are the primary stakeholders in their child’s upbringing. As such, the legislature intends to make clear the rights parents have in this state to raise and educate their children in accordance with their own values and beliefs. The legislature further finds that creating transparency regarding these rights provides a necessary reminder for parents and the state of their different roles in the lives of children and that the more information parents have, the better decisions they can make concerning the care and upbringing of their children.”

“Unfortunately, we see all too often out of control legislatures looking to limit parent’s rights, and make the state a co-parent to their children and that