Washington’s Parental Rights Fight Erupts Ahead of November Vote | Initiative 001

Washington's battle over parental rights is heading straight to the November ballot — and both sides are escalating their attacks. Governor Bob Ferguson and opponents of Initiative 001 say the measure would weaken existing laws and make it harder for parents to know what's happening with their children at school. Supporters of the initiative strongly dispute that argument, accusing opponents of twisting the language of the measure and trying to confuse voters. With Initiative 001 now headed for a November 3 vote, Washington voters are about to face a fierce fight over who should have access to information about children at school.