S 1709
118th Congress
Senate
Education
Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 18, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
May 18, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023
This bill prohibits an elementary or secondary school from receiving federal funds unless the school complies with specified requirements related to parental consent and student gender identity.
Among other requirements, school employees may not withhold information from parents about a minor student's gender transition or gender identity. The Department of Justice or a parent or guardian may bring a civil action against a school for violations.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Committees of jurisdiction
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