On 100th Anniversary of Landmark Parental Rights in Education Ruling, Senator Ashley Moody Pushes for Action on Steps of the Supreme Court

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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senator Ashley Moody today gave remarks in support of school choice and standing up for parental rights in education in front of the Supreme Court of the United States in celebration of 100 years since the Pierce v. Society of Sisters decision. The ruling protected parents' right to choose how and where their children are educated, affirming that government cannot mandate children to attend public school. Senator Moody was joined by Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Representatives Mary Miller and Kat Cammack, as well as Moms for Liberty, Alliance Defending Freedom, and Defending Education.

Senator Ashley Moody said, "100 years ago, the Supreme Court made an important ruling in affirming parental rights in their children's education. As a mother, I know just how important it is for parents to decide how their children are educated. Parents must be able to decide the education that meets the needs and moral standards of their families, and that is why I am pushing to pass our Educational Choice for Children Act."

BACKGROUND:

Senator Moody highlighted some legislative priorities aimed at ensuring families can choose what works best for their child including but not limited to her support of the Educational Choice for Children Act, or ECCA.

The ECCA is a federal tax credit scholarship bill that would help as many as two million students access a school or education service of their parents' choice. Scholarships are funded with private donations, not federal money, and donors receive a federal tax credit. Students could use scholarships for tuition, tutoring to address learning loss, special needs services, or education technology.

View Senator Moody's full remarks here.

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