Bills · S 2702
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2702Education
Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 3· LAST ACTION SEP 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it fundamentally shifts the power dynamic between parents and schools regarding sensitive issues of gender identity for children. If it becomes law, it would ensure that parents are fully informed and have the final say on any school actions or accommodations related to their child's gender identity. This could lead to a more uniform approach across schools, where parental involvement is legally mandated in these situations.
Conversely, without this bill, schools might continue to have more discretion in how they address student gender identity, potentially allowing for more student privacy or direct support for students without immediate parental notification, depending on existing school policies. Voters should care because it impacts parental rights, student privacy, and the role of schools in supporting children's well-being and identity formation.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires schools to obtain express parental consent before providing any accommodations or making referrals related to a student's gender identity that is different from their biological sex.
This provision ensures parents have direct oversight and approval for school actions concerning their child's gender identity.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits school employees from withholding information from parents about a student's discomfort with their biological sex or desire for a different gender identity.
This prevents schools from keeping secrets from parents regarding a child's gender identity discussions or expressions at school.
PROVISION 03
Prohibits school employees from encouraging students to withhold gender identity information from their parents.
This aims to prevent schools from fostering secrecy between children and their parents on gender identity issues.
PROVISION 04
Defines "male" and "female" based on biological reproductive systems, and "sex" as biologically determined male or female.
These definitions establish a biological standard for gender-related terms within the context of the bill.
PROVISION 05
States that elementary and secondary schools that do not comply with these parental consent and information requirements will not receive Federal funds.
This provision provides a strong financial incentive for schools to adhere to the bill's requirements.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Indiana
YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 0 REP 7 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 3
Introduced in Senate
SEP 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2702
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 3, 2025
Last actionSep 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 3, 2025
Senate BillS 2702Education
Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 3, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 3, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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