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Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 8:02 AM

Summary of Bill S 1709

Bill 118 s 1709, 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 would allow parents to make informed decisions about their child's education and have a say in what their child is learning.

Additionally, the bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in schools by requiring them to make all instructional materials available for review by parents. This would give parents the opportunity to see exactly what their child is being taught and address any concerns they may have. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to protect parental rights, such as allowing parents to opt their child out of certain lessons or activities that they find objectionable. This would ensure that parents have the final say in what their child is exposed to in the educational setting. Overall, the Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023 seeks to empower parents to take a more active role in their child's education and ensure that they have a say in what their child is learning. It is currently being debated in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on education policy in the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 1709

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 S 1709

Bill S 1709 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 18, 2023. Bill S 1709 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 18, 2023.  Bill S 1709's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 18, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1709

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1709

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1709

Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023
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.

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