118th Congress Education
H.R. 3462: Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023
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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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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Amendments
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Cosponsors
- Brian Babin R-TXOriginal
- Jeff Duncan R-SCOriginal
- Paul Gosar R-AZOriginal
- Glenn Grothman R-WIOriginal
- Doug LaMalfa R-CAOriginal
- Mary Miller R-ILOriginal
- Doug Lamborn R-CO
- Barry Moore R-AL
- Ralph Norman R-SC
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History
- Introduced in the House by Jim Banks.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.


