US House Passes Sweeping ‘Gender Ideology’ Bill Aimed at Trans Kids in Schools
The 217-198 vote would require schools to get parental consent before changing student records and would bar federal funds for teaching gender ideology.
- On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act, requiring federally funded elementary and middle schools to obtain parental consent before changing a student's pronouns, preferred name, or sex-based accommodations.
- Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg and Vice Chairman Burgess Owens argued that "parents deserve to be part of those conversations," asserting the measure protects family-school partnerships regarding student well-being.
- The legislation passed in a 217 to 198 vote, with eight Democrats joining Republicans. Ranking member Bobby Scott decried the bill as "federal coercion," arguing it forces schools to disclose sensitive student information.
- Critics warned the policy forces schools to "out" transgender students, potentially endangering trans youth. Rep. Pramila Jayapal accused Republicans of "targeting trans kids," while Tyler Hack of the Christopher Street Project called the mandate "cruelty."
- The bill applies to elementary and middle school grades five through eight and faces an uncertain future in the Senate. The Trans Legislation Tracker reports 778 state-level and 126 national bills currently under consideration that could negatively impact targeted people.
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US House passes a 'Don't say trans' bill that would force schools to out students
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House Passes Parental Notification Gender Identity Bill
(Washington, DC) – The House has passed legislation aimed at preventing public schools from changing a student’s gender identity or sex-based accommodations without notifying parents. The measure passed 217-198 and is being framed by supporters as a parental rights bill. Backers say parents should not be kept in the dark about major decisions involving their children at school. The bill would target policies that allow schools to socially transi…
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US House passes sweeping ‘gender ideology’ bill aimed at trans kids in schools
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed a bill Wednesday that would require parental consent before a public elementary or middle school can update a student’s pronouns, gender markers or preferred name on records in order to receive federal funding.
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