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Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3462

Bill 118 hr 3462, also known as the Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to give parents more control over the content that their children are exposed to in schools and other educational settings.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the requirement for schools to provide parents with detailed information about the curriculum being taught, including any controversial or sensitive topics. This information would allow parents to make informed decisions about their child's education and to have a say in what their child is learning.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to protect parental rights, such as allowing parents to opt their child out of certain lessons or activities that they find objectionable. This would give parents the ability to tailor their child's education to align with their own values and beliefs. Overall, the Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023 aims to empower parents to take a more active role in their child's education and to ensure that they have a say in what their child is being taught. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.

Congressional Summary of HR 3462

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 3462

Bill HR 3462 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill HR 3462 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 18, 2023.  Bill HR 3462's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3462

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
18
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3462

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3462

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023
Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023
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.

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