What does Preamble of PROTECT Kids Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms,' aims to require parental consent for changes to a minor's gender-related information in schools. The bill applies to public elementary and middle schools receiving funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The requirement extends to changes in gender markers, pronouns, preferred names, and sex-based accommodations like locker rooms and bathrooms.

What does SHORT TITLE. of PROTECT Kids Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act.

What does PARENTAL CONSENT REQUIREMENT RELATED TO GENDER MARKERS, of PROTECT Kids Act do?

Public schools must obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school forms. Parental consent is also required for changes to sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms. This requirement applies to public elementary and middle schools receiving funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

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PROTECT Kids Act

Last updated: 4/29/2026 · Introduced: 4/3/2025

Author: Tim Walberg (R-MI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that public elementary and middle schools receiving federal funds obtain parental consent before altering a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school forms.
Schools must also secure parental consent prior to any changes to a minor's access to sex-based accommodations, such as locker rooms and bathrooms.
The legislation applies specifically to public elementary and middle schools that receive funding through the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.

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