Public elementary and middle schools would need a parent’s consent before changing a minor student’s gender marker, pronouns, preferred name, bathroom use, or locker room use. Schools that do not follow the rule could risk federal education funding.
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Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Latest action on H.R. 2616: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects minor students in public elementary and middle schools, their parents or guardians, and the schools that receive federal education funds. It would shape how schools handle requests about names, pronouns, gender markers, bathrooms, and locker rooms. High school students are not covered by the bill.
Why this matters: The bill matters because it could change who has the final say before schools make certain sex or gender-related changes for younger students. Parents would have a required role before covered changes happen. Schools would also face a funding condition, so they may need new consent forms, recordkeeping, and staff guidance. The bill leaves some major details open, including what happens when a student and parent disagree.
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Officially: Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
Public elementary and middle schools would need a parent’s consent before changing a minor student’s gender marker, pronouns, preferred name, bathroom use, or locker room use. Schools that do not follow the rule could risk federal education funding.
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Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
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House Floor Vote
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Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (5/21/2026)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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