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Parental Consent for Gender Transition in Schools

This bill requires parental consent before schools can facilitate a child's gender transition. Schools failing to comply may lose federal funding and face lawsuits. The aim is to ensure parents have full control over decisions regarding their children's gender identity in educational settings.
Key points
Schools must get written parental consent before supporting a child's gender transition, including name/pronoun changes or facility use.
Schools cannot hide information from parents or encourage children to conceal gender identity issues.
Parents can sue schools that violate these rules, and schools may lose federal funds.
The bill defines biological sex and distinguishes between social and medical gender transition.
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Print number: 117_HR_8170
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Process start date: 2022-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8170.

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 2022-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools must get written parental consent before supporting a child's gender transition, including name/pronoun changes or facility use.
  • Schools cannot hide information from parents or encourage children to conceal gender identity issues.
  • Parents can sue schools that violate these rules, and schools may lose federal funds.
  • The bill defines biological sex and distinguishes between social and medical gender transition.
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: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3].

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.

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