The Colorado Senate gave final approval Thursday to a bill giving parents broad authority over their children's school curriculum and medical treatment. The measure passed 18-16, with all Republicans favoring it and all Democrats opposed.
Feb. 11: 'Parents Bill of Rights' measure passes Senate committee
The bill would allow parents to exempt their children from "any learning material or activity." Republican sponsors have called it a needed check on government.
Democrats say the measure goes too far, limiting schools from providing non-emergency medical care without a parent's permission. Democrats called that a recipe for hiding child abuse.
The bill now heads to the Democratic House, where its prospects are dim.
