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NC bill would help parents remove school leaders, prosecute librarians (archive.ph)

submitted 1 year ago by trashhalo to c/politics

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The North Carolina Republican Party introduced a bill that would give parents more control over their children's education. The bill would make it easier for parents to access instructional materials, prosecute librarians, and remove superintendents. The bill would also require schools to inform parents if their child begins identifying as a different gender. Democrats criticized the bill, saying it would allow book banning and give too much power to groups like Moms for Liberty. The bill was pulled from a scheduled hearing to give lawmakers more time to review it, though some Republicans support giving parents more authority. It remains unclear if the bill would pass if brought to a full vote.

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[–] argv_minus_one 24 points 1 year ago (2 children)

“We should give parents control over their children's education.” —Republicans, when teachers don't toe the Nazi party line

“No, not like that!” —also Republicans, when parents take their kids to drag book readings

[–] circularfish 5 points 1 year ago

I feel that the Satanic Temple could have fun with this one.

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[–] gabuwu 17 points 1 year ago

True evil.

[–] PostmodernPythia 6 points 1 year ago

I’d say “good luck finding qualified librarians and teachers,” but since this parents’ rights stuff is mostly aimed at defunding public schools long-term, I don’t think they’d mind.

[–] arcticpiecitylights 4 points 1 year ago

JFC