LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Lawmakers in Lansing approved a measure this week that reaffirms parents’ rights to “direct the care, teaching and education” of their children in public schools.

House Bill 5703 passed the Legislature on Wednesday with a requirement for public schools to prominently post the statement in administration offices, school board meeting rooms, as well as be included in manuals and training materials provided to Michigan Department of Education and State Board of Education employees.

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The statement in the bill is as follows:

“It is the natural, fundamental right of parents and legal guardians to determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children. The public schools of this state serve the needs of the pupils by cooperating with the pupil’s parents and legal guardians to develop the pupil’s intellectual capabilities and vocational skills in a safe and positive environment.”

Republican State Rep. Annette Glenn of Midland proposed the measure in February. She pushed for the passing after The Michigan Department of Education released training videos earlier this month instructing educators on how to guide students going through a gender transition.

This bill is a reaffirmation of rights already ensured through Michigan law.

The bill now heads to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer who can sign it into law or veto it.