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US HB2616
Bill
Status
4/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tim Walberg
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AI Summary
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Public elementary and middle schools receiving funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 must obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form
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Parental consent is also required before changing a covered student's sex-based accommodations, including access to locker rooms or bathrooms
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Applies only to minors in elementary school or middle grades (not high school students)
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Non-compliance would jeopardize the school's eligibility for federal ESEA funding
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Introduced April 3, 2025 by Rep. Walberg; reported with amendment from the Committee on Education and Workforce on January 13, 2026
Legislative Description
PROTECT Kids Act Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act
Education
Last Action
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1224 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318 and H.R. 1346. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 7567 under a structured rule and H.R. 2616, S. Con. Res. 33, S. 1318, and H.R. 1346 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for one motion to recommit on H.R. 7567, H.R. 2616, and H.R. 1346, and one motion to commit on S. 1318.
4/29/2026