Empower Parents to Protect their Kids Act of 2025
S 2702 requires K-12 schools receiving federal funds to obtain parental consent before accommodating students' gender identity expressions that differ from their biological sex. It prohibits schools from hiding such information from parents, encouraging students to conceal gender identity concerns, or facilitating referrals for gender transition procedures without consent. Schools must publicly post compliance policies and provide written policies to families, with violations allowing parents to sue for injunctive relief, attorney fees, and compensation for "harm" from gender transition treatments. The bill directly affects school districts, staff, and families of students under 18, mandating parental involvement in decisions about gender identity accommodations.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 3, 2025
Last action Sep 3, 2025
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Sep 3, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
upper
Sep 3, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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