Angie Craig: “Let's leave the power to decide what is best for students at the local level. Mr. Chair, I support parents' rights, but…”

“Let's leave the power to decide what is best for students at the local level. Mr. Chair, I support parents' rights, but this bill has nothing to do with that. Mr. Chair, I include in the Record a letter from the National Association of School Psychologists expressing serious concern with this legislation. National Association of School Psychologists, Bethesda, MD, March 7, 2023. Hon. Virginia Foxx, Chair, House Committee Education and the Workforce. Hon. Bobby Scott, Ranking Member, House Committee Education and the Workforce. Re: Markup of Parents Bill of Rights and Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 Dear Chairwoman Foxx and Ranking Member Scott: On behalf of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), and our 25,000+ members, I write to express significant concerns regarding the harmful impact of the Parents Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 5) and the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 (H.R. 734). School psychologists work with families, educators, administrators, and community members to collectively meet the academic, social emotional, and mental and behavioral health needs of students. We are committed to ensuring that every child: has access to well-rounded, comprehensive, and inclusive curricula; receives the comprehensive learning supports they need to be successful and; attends a school with a safe, supportive learning environment free of bullying, harassment, and discrimination for all students.…”