Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 17
- Latest action
- Sep 3, 2025
What it does
The bill would require elementary and secondary schools receiving federal funds to obtain parental consent before facilitating any aspect of a child’s gender transition, including social, medical, or procedural accommodations, and prohibits school staff from withholding information from parents or encouraging secrecy about a child’s gender identity. It applies to all students under 18 and mandates that schools receiving federal assistance must adopt and publicly post compliance policies, with enforcement through civil actions allowing parents or the Attorney General to seek relief, including injunctions, attorney fees, and funding for therapeutic remedies. The bill defines key terms such as…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.