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Parental Rights Protection Act
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6017
The bill specifically aims to prevent government agencies or officials from infringing on parental rights by interfering with decisions related to the education, healthcare, or upbringing of children. It also seeks to ensure that parents have the right to access information about their child's education and healthcare, as well as the ability to make decisions based on that information.
Additionally, the Parental Rights Protection Act includes provisions that would require government agencies to obtain parental consent before providing certain services to children, such as mental health treatment or sex education. The bill also prohibits government agencies from taking adverse actions against parents who assert their rights under this legislation. Overall, the Parental Rights Protection Act is designed to reinforce the fundamental principle that parents have the primary responsibility for raising and caring for their children. It seeks to empower parents to make decisions that they believe are in the best interests of their children, without undue interference from government entities.
Congressional Summary of HR 6017
Parental Rights Protection Act
This bill restricts government entities from requiring that individuals age 18 or younger receive certain COVID-19 vaccines that were authorized through emergency use and related procedures.
Specifically, a federal, state, tribal, territorial, or local government entity (including a local educational agency) that receives funding from either the Department of Education or the Department of Health and Human Services may not require such COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals age 18 or younger. In particular, a local educational agency that mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for students loses its eligibility for federal education funding.
The bill also requires the prior, informed, written consent of a parent or guardian before administration of such COVID-19 vaccines to an individual age 18 or younger.
