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Schools: Prohibiting Secrecy on Student Gender Identity from Parents

This act aims to ensure parents are fully informed and consent to any school actions regarding their child's gender identity. Schools receiving federal funds will be required to implement policies prohibiting staff from concealing information about pronoun changes, physical appearance, or other gender identity-related actions from parents. This means parents will have the right to decide on these matters, and schools cannot take such actions without their consent.
Key points
Schools cannot use pronouns inconsistent with a student's biological sex without parental consent.
School employees cannot assist students in changing their physical appearance (e.g., providing binders) to align with a different sex without parental consent.
Any other actions promoting or assisting a student's self-professed gender identity inconsistent with their biological sex will require parental consent.
States must implement a policy prohibiting such actions without parental consent to be eligible for federal education funding.
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Print number: 118_HR_1585
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Process start date: 2023-03-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prohibiting Parental Secrecy Policies In Schools Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1585.

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 2023-03-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools cannot use pronouns inconsistent with a student's biological sex without parental consent.
  • School employees cannot assist students in changing their physical appearance (e.g., providing binders) to align with a different sex without parental consent.
  • Any other actions promoting or assisting a student's self-professed gender identity inconsistent with their biological sex will require parental consent.
  • States must implement a policy prohibiting such actions without parental consent to be eligible for federal education funding.
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. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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