Argumentative Outline

Topic: Parent’s Bill of Rights

Proposition of Policy: The U.S Government should repeal/not pass the Parent’s Bill of Rights.
General Purpose: To Argue
Specific Purpose: To argue against the Parent’s Bill of Rights.
Central Idea/Thesis Statement: The U.S Government should repeal/not pass the Parent’s Bill of
Rights because it prevents young children from being able to express themselves, impedes on
teacher’s rights, limits equality, and, despite my opposition’s argument, parents should not be
the sole educators when it comes to teaching children about sexual topics.

I. Introduction
- Introduce the Parents Bill of Rights and its potential impact on education
-State who is for and against this bill(Democrats like Mark Takano are against the bill while
republicans like Erin Houchin are for the bill)
-State that I am with those who disagree with the bill.
- Identify the main points of the argument those being that the bill prevents young children from
being able to express themselves, impedes on teacher’s rights, limits equality, and, despite my
opposition’s argument, parents should not be the sole educators when it comes to teaching
children about sexual topics.
-Establish credibility by saying that I have researched the topic thoroughly over the course of a
few weeks and from multiple sources such as the World Health Organization and American
Psychological association.

II. Threat to LGBTQ+ youth

- Discuss the increased risk of physical and psychological harm 
- Provide statistics and research findings to support the argument
- Explain how the Parents Bill of Rights could endanger LGBTQ+ youth further
-Proposed statements:  According to a recent study conducted by the Center for Disease
Control and Prevention, LGBTQ+ youth are twice as likely to be depressed and anxious as non-
LGBTQ+ youth.

III. Impediment to teachers' rights

- Discuss the crucial role of teachers in providing vital information that may be outside a parent's
comfort zone
- Identify how the Parents Bill of Rights could limit educational materials given to teachers
- Highlight the potential setbacks in students' future lives due to a lack of access to critical
information
-Proposed statements: In the recent past, there has been a lot of emphasis on the crucial role of
teachers in students' lives. Teachers have a critical role in providing vital information that may
be outside a parent's comfort zone

IV. Need for comprehensive sexual education

- Discuss the importance of sexual education for overall well-being 
- Provide examples of areas where parents may reject sexual education information 
- Highlight the vital role such education plays in helping students maintain healthy relationships
and personal health
-Proposed Statements: despite the opposition's claims, parents should not be the only
educators on sexual topics. It is vital that students are given access to resources about
contraception, sexual health, and relationship building.

VI. Conclusion
- Summarize the points made in the speech and the potential consequences of the Parents Bill
of Rights
- Call for alternative solutions that address the concerns of parents without harming students
- Emphasize the need for educational policies that prioritize equity and inclusivity
- Conclude by urging all stakeholders to work towards creating a better, more inclusive future for
all.
-Concluding statements:” it is essential to take a comprehensive view of the Parents Bill of
Rights and its potential impact on all students, including our LGBTQ+ youth.” And “We must
look for alternative ways to address the concerns of parents without harming the progress of the
student body. It is time to come together and work towards creating a future that is equitable,
inclusive, and sustainable for all. 
”

Works Cited
American Psychological Association. (2020, September 14). LGBT youth.
https://www.apa.org/topics/lgbtq/youth
CDC. (2019, March). Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. U.S. Department of

Health&Human Services.

https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/pdf/2019/ss6708hslgbtqplus.pdf 

Ed Law Blog. (2021, April 27). How New York’s Parental Bill of Rights Affects Your Student.
https://edlaw.org/blog/how-new-yorks-parental-bill-of-rights-affects-your-student/ 
Ed Law Blog. (2019, March 20). Can Parents Opt Their Children Out of Sex Education?
https://edlaw.org/blog/can-parents-opt-their-children-out-of-sex-education/
Karni, Annie. “House Republicans Pass ‘Parents Bill of Rights’ Act.” The New York Times, The
New York Times, 24 Mar. 2023, www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/us/politics/parents-bill-of-
rights-act.html.
Sprunt, Barbara. “What a House GOP Messaging Bill Could Spell for 2024 Culture War
Campaign.” NPR, NPR, 24 Mar. 2023, www.npr.org/2023/03/24/1165592471/what-a-
house-gop-messaging-bill-could-spell-for-2024-culture-war-campaign.
World Health Organization. (2021). Comprehensive sexuality education.
https://www.who.int/health-topics/sexual-and-reproductive-health/comprehensive-
sexuality-education
World Health Organization. (2003). From advocacy to action: Working towards sustainable
development of sexual and reproductive health.
https://www.who.int/reproductivehealth/publications/general/RHR039en.pdf