Parental Rights Protection Act
This bill prohibits federal, state, and school entities receiving federal education or health funds from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children under 18. It requires written parental consent for any such vaccination and penalizes local schools that enforce mandates by cutting off eligibility for specific federal education funding (Title IV and Title II of ESEA). The law specifically targets vaccines authorized under emergency use (not yet fully approved) and applies to all schools receiving federal education funds. It directly affects minors under 18, their parents, and school districts receiving federal education funding.
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Introduced Jan 31, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jan 31, 2023
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