S. 1709 · 118th Congress · Senate

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023

Active· Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced
May 18, 23
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 18, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. MAY 18, 2023IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: May 18, 2023

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