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Banning COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Minors and Requiring Parental Consent.

This law prohibits federal agencies and any entity receiving federal funds, including schools, from mandating COVID-19 vaccination for individuals aged 18 or younger. Crucially, it establishes that minors can only receive the COVID-19 vaccine with prior, written, informed consent from a parent or guardian. Schools that violate this prohibition face the loss of specific federal education funding, potentially impacting their operational budgets.
Key points
Federal agencies and federally funded entities (including schools) cannot require COVID-19 vaccination for anyone 18 years old or younger.
Written, informed consent from a parent or guardian is mandatory before a minor (age 18 or younger) can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Local schools mandating the vaccine for minors will lose access to specific federal education grants (Title IV Part A and Title II Part A of ESEA).
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Print number: 118_S_169
Sponsor: Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Parental Rights Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_169.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal agencies and federally funded entities (including schools) cannot require COVID-19 vaccination for anyone 18 years old or younger.
  • Written, informed consent from a parent or guardian is mandatory before a minor (age 18 or younger) can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • Local schools mandating the vaccine for minors will lose access to specific federal education grants (Title IV Part A and Title II Part A of ESEA).
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. Cruz, Ted [R-TX].

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 2025-12-26.

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