Federally funded K–12 schools would need a parent's clear consent before helping a student under 18 with a gender transition. Parents and the U.S. Attorney General could sue schools that break or threaten to break the rules.
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Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023 is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects students under 18 and their families at K–12 schools that receive federal money. It also changes what teachers, counselors, school leaders, and state or local education agencies must do. Medical providers could help decide what care is needed if a court finds that a transition caused harm.
Why this matters: Some schools now let students keep gender identity matters private from their parents. This bill would require parental notice and consent at schools that receive federal money. It could give parents more control and create one national set of rules. It could also reduce privacy for some students and clash with state or local protections. Courts would decide how the bill's broad terms work in real cases.
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Officially: Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023
Federally funded K–12 schools would need a parent's clear consent before helping a student under 18 with a gender transition. Parents and the U.S. Attorney General could sue schools that break or threaten to break the rules.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR3462. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Introduced in House
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Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
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Passed Both Chambers
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Signed into Law
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2023, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
Modern Action keeps the action tied to the bill itself: what it does, where it is in the process (introduced), which office can still act, and what ask belongs in the message.
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