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Parental Consent for Gender Transition in Schools

This bill requires schools to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form. It aims to ensure parents are fully informed and have control over decisions regarding their children in schools, especially on sensitive matters. Schools failing to comply may lose federal funding and face lawsuits.
Key points
Schools must get written parental consent before taking any action to affirm a student's gender identity or facilitate a gender transition for students under 18.
School employees are prohibited from withholding information from parents or encouraging students to hide information about their gender identity.
Parents can sue schools that violate these rules, and if they win, they may receive payment for treatments or therapy needed for the child.
Schools must publicly post their policies regarding these requirements on their websites.
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Print number: 118_HR_3462
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Process start date: 2023-05-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3462.

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 2023-05-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools must get written parental consent before taking any action to affirm a student's gender identity or facilitate a gender transition for students under 18.
  • School employees are prohibited from withholding information from parents or encouraging students to hide information about their gender identity.
  • Parents can sue schools that violate these rules, and if they win, they may receive payment for treatments or therapy needed for the child.
  • Schools must publicly post their policies regarding these requirements on their websites.
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 the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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