Parents Opt-in Protection Act

Hozzl · 2026-08-18T15:16:16Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4986 Parents Opt-in Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/18/2026, 3:16 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4986

H.R. 4986, introduced in the 119th Congress on August 15, 2025, aims to amend the General Education Provisions Act to protect students' privacy rights by preventing them from being compelled to participate in surveys, analyses, or evaluations that disclose personal information about themselves or their families without obtaining prior written consent.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4986

Bill HR 4986 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 15, 2025. Bill HR 4986 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on August 15, 2025. Bill HR 4986's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15. as of July 21, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4986

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4986

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.

Comments

Sylas Shannon

1,060

11 months ago

This bill will impact parents' ability to make decisions for their children.

Robin Richards

1,032

11 months ago

I don't like this new bill, it sounds like it's gonna mess things up for parents and kids. I'm not sure what it's all about, but it doesn't sound good.

Iyla Myers

1,018

11 months ago

I just heard about this new bill and I think it's great! It sounds like it will really protect parents and give them more control over what their kids are learning in school. I wonder who will benefit the most from this bill?