The most urgent need at the present time is for Congress to require public schools to sign a pledge that no child can be denied entry because of refusal to be vaccinated against human papillomavirus, and also require that any school with an HPV program may offer the vaccine only on a parental "opt in" basis, not "opt out." Congress should also require the schools to get written parental consent before subjecting their children to mental health screening.

This problem description is excerpted from "Congress’ Opportunity To Restore Parental Rights," originally published on the Eagle Forum on March 21, 2007. Used with permission.