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Empowering Parents Act: Strengthening Parental Rights in Schools

This act aims to empower parents in their children's education by granting them the right to sue schools that violate specific rules regarding curriculum content, student privacy, and parental consent. Parents gain more control over what their children are taught and how schools handle sensitive issues.
Key points
Parents can sue schools for teaching racial discrimination theory or sexually explicit content without consent.
Schools cannot compel students to use pronouns not associated with their biological sex without parental consent.
Schools cannot require masks, COVID-19 vaccines, or medical screenings for in-person attendance without parental consent.
The act prohibits schools from compelling students to adopt ideas that the U.S. is racist or sexist, or that one race/sex is superior.
Parents are entitled to damages and attorney fees if the act's provisions are violated.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5327
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Process start date: 2023-09-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empowering Parents Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5327.

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 2023-09-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Parents can sue schools for teaching racial discrimination theory or sexually explicit content without consent.
  • Schools cannot compel students to use pronouns not associated with their biological sex without parental consent.
  • Schools cannot require masks, COVID-19 vaccines, or medical screenings for in-person attendance without parental consent.
  • The act prohibits schools from compelling students to adopt ideas that the U.S. is racist or sexist, or that one race/sex is superior.
  • Parents are entitled to damages and attorney fees if the act's provisions are violated.
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. Good, Bob [R-VA-5].

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.

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.

CATEGORIES

Education Family Courts and Law