Hageman introduces bill on parental rights in education

CHEYENNE (WNE) — U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., on Thursday introduced the Parental Rights Relief Act to give parents and eligible students a private right of action to enforce their rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment.

If passed into law, this bill would require the U.S. Department of Education to resolve complaints within 90 days.

“Parents and students deserve clear, enforceable rights when it comes to educational records and privacy,” Hageman said in a news release. “While we’ve seen decisive leadership from President Trump and Secretary McMahon to protect parental rights, the Biden administration’s actions led to families being shut out, ignored, or forced to wait indefinitely while their concerns go unanswered.

“The Parental Rights Relief Act gives parents and eligible students a private right of action to enforce their rights under FERPA and PPRA and requires the Department of Education to resolve complaints within 90 days,” she said.

This story was published on Dec. 20, 2025.