Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
Last recorded step: House, May 21, 2026.
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Would require certain schools to obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender markers, pronouns, or bathroom accommodations.
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What it does
This bill would require public elementary and middle schools to obtain parental consent before changing a minor student's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school forms. Additionally, schools would be required to secure parental consent before modifying a student's sex-based accommodations, such as access to locker rooms or bathrooms. These requirements would apply to schools as a condition of receiving certain federal education funding.
Who is affected
This bill affects public elementary schools and middle schools (specifically those consisting of only grades 5-8) that receive federal education funding. It also impacts minor students and their parents or guardians regarding changes to a student's gender markers, pronouns, preferred names, or sex-based accommodations such as locker rooms and bathrooms.
Key provisions
- Parental consent for gender identity changes. Requires public elementary and middle schools to obtain parental consent before changing a minor student's pronouns, preferred name, or gender markers on any school forms.
- Parental consent for sex-based accommodations. Mandates that schools consisting of elementary grades or grades 5-8 receive parental permission before modifying a student's sex-based accommodations, such as access to bathrooms or locker rooms.
- Federal funding conditionality. Establishes these parental consent requirements as a necessary condition for schools to receive certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education.
Fiscal impact
- H.R. 2616, PROTECT Kids Act· As ordered reported by the House Committee on Education and Workforce on April 9, 2025
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
The bill establishes new requirements for public elementary and middle schools as a condition of receiving existing federal funds for elementary and secondary education.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to ensure parental involvement in decisions regarding a minor student's gender identity and sex-based accommodations at the elementary and middle school levels. It establishes a requirement for schools to obtain parental consent before modifying a student's gender markers, pronouns, preferred name, or access to sex-segregated facilities as a condition of receiving federal education funding.