118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1709 — Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023

“A bill to require elementary schools and secondary schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating a child's gender transition in any form, and for other purposes.”

Education

Introduced May 18, 2023

Last action May 18, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

May 18, 2023

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Referred

May 18, 2023

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Committee

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Senate

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House floor

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

Timeline · 2 actions

May 18, 2023

Introduced in Senate

May 18, 2023

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