Submitted by Office of AG Todd Rokita
With classes already back in session in many Indiana K-12 schools and many more about to start, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosier parents to understand and exercise their rights to protect their students against any ideologically-inspired teachers and administrators who Rokita says may attempt to indoctrinate children.
To empower parents navigating the K-12 system, AG Rokita’s office released the Parents’ Bill of Rights (PBOR) in 2021, now in its fourth edition. This comprehensive guide outlines parental rights and responsibilities, covering critical areas like curriculum transparency, medical decision-making, school choice, and religious liberty.
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“Parents have the fundamental right – and responsibility – to educate their children,” AG Rokita said. “Schools are simply supposed to be the hired help. And this is a two-way street: Teachers and schools shouldn’t have to be the parents. But too much of the time, they are. The government should never overstep into raising our kids.”
Additionally, in February 2024, AG Rokita launched the Eyes on Education portal, an online tool allowing parents, teachers, and citizens to report concerning classroom materials or curricula. As the new school year begins, he is calling on Hoosiers to visit the Eyes on Education portal and submit any materials that raise concerns.
He said incidents in Hoosier classrooms underscore the need for vigilant moms and dads to pay attention to the lessons their children are taught.
“Indiana has many outstanding schools and dedicated teachers,” AG Rokita said. “But we’re not immune to left-wing indoctrination creeping into classrooms. Through the Eyes on Education portal, parents and teachers have flagged troubling examples that demand our attention.”
Both the Parents’ Bill of Rights and the Eyes on Education portal are available at the Attorney General’s website. With a new school year in swing, parents are encouraged to make use of both resources.