Prohibiting Parental Secrecy Policies In Schools Act of 2023

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Explore the details of House Bill 1585 Prohibiting Parental Secrecy Policies In Schools Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1585

Bill 118 hr 1585, also known as the Prohibiting Parental Secrecy Policies In Schools Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of parental secrecy policies in schools. These policies often prevent parents from accessing important information about their child's education, such as grades, attendance records, and disciplinary actions.

The bill prohibits schools from implementing or enforcing any policy that restricts or prohibits parents from accessing their child's educational records. It also requires schools to provide parents with access to their child's records upon request, within a reasonable timeframe.

Additionally, the bill requires schools to notify parents of any changes to their child's educational records, including disciplinary actions or academic performance. This ensures that parents are kept informed and involved in their child's education. Overall, the Prohibiting Parental Secrecy Policies In Schools Act of 2023 aims to promote transparency and communication between schools and parents, ultimately benefiting the educational experience of students.

Congressional Summary of HR 1585

Prohibiting Parental Secrecy Policies In Schools Act of 2023

This bill requires each state, in order to receive specified federal funds for elementary and secondary education, to implement a state policy prohibiting school employees from certain actions regarding a minor's gender identity without parental consent.

In particular, a state policy must prohibit employees from the following activities without the consent of a minor student's custodial parent or legal guardian:

using pronouns for a minor that are inconsistent with the minor's biological sex for the purpose of recognizing or promoting a self-professed gender identity that is incongruent with their biological sex;
providing, promoting, referring to, or otherwise assisting in the use of medical or other devices that promote changes to the minor's physical appearance so that it aligns with the opposite biological sex for the purpose of recognizing or promoting a self-professed gender identity that is incongruent with their biological sex; and
carrying out any other action designed to assist a minor in the promotion or adoption of their self-professed gender identity and denial of their biological sex.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1585

Bill HR 1585 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1585 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 14, 2023. Bill HR 1585's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of March 14, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1585

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1585

Prohibiting Parental Secrecy Policies In Schools Act of 2023

To require a State receiving funds pursuant to title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to implement a State policy to prohibit a school employee from conducting certain social gender transition interventions.