arrow_back Back to App

Empowering Parental Rights on Children's Gender Identity in Schools

This act aims to ensure parents have full knowledge and consent regarding any school actions related to their children's gender identity under 18. Schools will be prohibited from withholding information or encouraging children to conceal gender identity issues from parents, and must obtain parental consent for any changes in how a child is treated at school in this regard. Non-compliance could lead to loss of federal funding and lawsuits.
Key points
Schools must obtain explicit parental consent for any actions related to a child's gender identity, including name changes, pronouns, or use of different facilities.
School employees cannot withhold information from parents about a child's discomfort with their sex, desire for a different identity, or encourage children to hide such information.
Schools failing to comply may lose federal funding, and parents can sue for damages and treatment costs.
The act defines sex as biologically determined, male or female, and refers to gender identity as incongruent with biological sex.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Introduced
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2702
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
Process start date: 2025-09-03
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2702.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

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 explicit parental consent for any actions related to a child's gender identity, including name changes, pronouns, or use of different facilities.
  • School employees cannot withhold information from parents about a child's discomfort with their sex, desire for a different identity, or encourage children to hide such information.
  • Schools failing to comply may lose federal funding, and parents can sue for damages and treatment costs.
  • The act defines sex as biologically determined, male or female, and refers to gender identity as incongruent with biological sex.
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 Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN].

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 2025-12-23.

CATEGORIES

Education Family Courts and Law