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Parents Opt-in Protection Act

12/15/2023, 3:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1094

The Parents Opt-in Protection Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1094, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to give parents the right to opt their children out of certain educational materials or activities in schools.

Under the Parents Opt-in Protection Act, schools would be required to obtain written consent from parents before exposing their children to certain controversial topics or materials. This includes issues related to sexuality, gender identity, or other sensitive subjects. Parents would have the ability to review the materials in question and decide whether or not they want their child to participate.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for parents to have a say in what their children are exposed to in school, especially when it comes to potentially controversial or sensitive topics. They believe that this legislation would empower parents and give them more control over their child's education. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could limit the ability of schools to provide comprehensive and inclusive education to all students. They worry that certain topics may be avoided or censored, leading to a lack of understanding and acceptance among students. Overall, the Parents Opt-in Protection Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about parental rights, educational content, and the role of schools in shaping the minds of young people. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its future remains uncertain.

Congressional Summary of HR 1094

Parents Opt-in Protection Act

This bill revises the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA), which governs the administration to students of a survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals information related to any of the eight protected areas (e.g., political affiliations, sex behavior or attitudes, and religious beliefs).

Specifically, the bill requires prior written consent of the student (if the student is an adult or an emancipated minor) or parent (if the student is an unemancipated minor) for such a specific survey, analysis, or evaluation. Currently, PPRA does not specify that this consent must be written.

Local educational agencies must update their student privacy policies to specify that students shall not be required to submit to a survey without prior written consent.

Current Status of Bill HR 1094

Bill HR 1094 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 17, 2023. Bill HR 1094 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 17, 2023.  Bill HR 1094's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of February 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1094

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1094

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1094

Parents Opt-in Protection Act
Parents Opt-in Protection Act
To amend the General Education Provisions Act to ensure that a student is not required to submit to a survey, analysis, or evaluation that reveals personal information about such student or their family without prior written consent.

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