OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Parents Need to Know Act of 2022
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7491.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2022-04-11.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Public schools must create procedures for timely notification to parents about serious events (e.g., violence, fire, natural disaster) or threats of such events.
- Notifications to parents cannot include personally identifiable information about an individual student.
- Schools must have a plan to address risks associated with these events.
- Parents, students, and school staff will receive annual notice about the notification procedures.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.