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Parental Consent for Children's Gender Transition in Schools

This act requires elementary and secondary schools receiving federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition. It aims to protect parental rights and ensure parents are fully informed about decisions concerning their children. Citizens gain the right to sue schools that do not comply with these rules.
Key points
Schools must get written parental consent before supporting a child's gender transition, including changing names, pronouns, or facility use.
Schools cannot hide information from parents or encourage children to conceal gender transition matters.
Parents can sue schools that violate these rules and may recover legal fees if they win.
Schools must publicly post their policies on these matters on their websites and provide them to families.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3037
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2021-10-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3037.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools must get written parental consent before supporting a child's gender transition, including changing names, pronouns, or facility use.
  • Schools cannot hide information from parents or encourage children to conceal gender transition matters.
  • Parents can sue schools that violate these rules and may recover legal fees if they win.
  • Schools must publicly post their policies on these matters on their websites and provide them to families.
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 Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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