Kansa s lawmakers have sent a bill allowing parents to object to certain educational materials to the governor’s desk for approval.
The Kansas House voted 76-46 to pass the bill which establishes the parents’ right to direct the education, upbringing and moral or religious training of their children, including the right to object to harmful and inappropriate educational materials.
The Senate last week voted 23-17 to pass it.
Opponents argued that the bill was unnecessary, given current protections that are in place.
Supports say the bill is necessary because the issue is not addressed in the education section of the state’s constitution.
If vetoed by the governor, the House would need 84 votes to override the Senate would need 27.