Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2022
Summary
Empower Parents to Protect Their Kids Act of 2022 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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 22, 2022
Last action Jun 22, 2022
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Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jun 22, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
lower
Jun 22, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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