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Parental Consent for Child Gender Transition in Schools Act

This act requires elementary and secondary schools receiving federal funds 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's gender identity in schools. Non-compliant schools risk losing federal funding and facing lawsuits.
Key points
Schools must obtain express parental consent before affirming a student's gender identity incongruent with their sex, or aiding in such a transition.
School employees are prohibited from withholding information from parents or encouraging students to keep gender identity issues secret.
Parents can sue schools for violations, potentially recovering legal fees and costs for child's therapy to reverse harm.
Schools must publicly post their policies ensuring compliance with these requirements.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5116
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Process start date: 2025-09-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5116.

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 2025-09-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools must obtain express parental consent before affirming a student's gender identity incongruent with their sex, or aiding in such a transition.
  • School employees are prohibited from withholding information from parents or encouraging students to keep gender identity issues secret.
  • Parents can sue schools for violations, potentially recovering legal fees and costs for child's therapy to reverse harm.
  • Schools must publicly post their policies ensuring compliance with these requirements.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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