1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act " or the "PROTECT Kids Act".

2. Requirement related to gender markers, pronouns, and preferred names on school forms

(a) Requirement - As a condition of receiving funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.), a public school that receives funds under such Act shall be required to obtain parental consent before changing a covered student’s—

(1) gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form; or

(2) sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.

(b) Definitions - In this section:

(1) Covered student - The term "covered student" means a minor who is—

(A) an elementary school student; or

(B) a student in any of the middle grades.

(2) ESEA terms - The terms "elementary school", "middle grades", and "parent" have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801).