119-HR2616

PROTECT Kids Act

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119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 2616

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

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).