Wave of bills sparks alarm over parental rights and religious freedom
By Colleen Enos | Commentary, Christian Home Educators of Colorado
The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of bills and hearings. Sadly, the Colorado State Senate passed the harmful SB26-004, Expand List of Petitioners for Protection Order, which could result in homeschool families that exercise their second amendment rights being targeted as “a danger” by schools where they participate in part-time or extracurricular programs. The actual school, district or even a health care facility can petition for a Red-Flag order against the parents and remove their firearms according to the bill. It would actually incentivize families to avoid getting necessary healthcare for fear of being targeted.
It is now scheduled to be heard in the House State, Civic, Military and Veteran...

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