Parental Bill of Rights

The Parental Bill of Rights passed the House 212-161, with only 6 Democrats crossing party lines to vote yes. The debate revealed what Democrats really think about parents. Rep.

Tommy Hoyt (D) sent an email to a parent who urged support for the bill: "Do you know why children's results tanked during covid? Their parents were incompetent teachers. Do your children a favor, let the teachers teach, and shut up. You're clearly no professional." The email went viral, covered by Fox News, Newsweek, and NH Journal.

On the House floor, Rep. Heather Raymond (D-Nashua) argued the bill "creates a pathway for abusive parents to exploit individuals and schools." Rep. Peter Petrigno (D-Milford) warned: "If troubled kids cannot talk with their parents for any reason, and they know they now cannot talk to their trusted adults at school, then where will they turn?" NH Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley argued against parental notification on gender issues by claiming "some kids will be kicked out or beaten — to death." Polling tells a very different story: 82% of NH voters, including 76% of Democrats and 87% of Republicans, say parents should have the right to review what their children are learning in school.

78% said parents should be notified about gender-related matters, including 61% of Democrats.