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Read. Follow. Verify.Parental Rights Over the Education and Care of Their Kids Act (H.R. 2616)
Record date · May 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This bill requires public elementary and middle schools receiving federal funds to obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school records. It also mandates parental notification for changes to , such as bathroom or locker room access.
If enacted, this law would establish a federal requirement for schools to secure parental permission before updating a student's gender-related information or access to sex-segregated facilities, impacting school administrative policies nationwide.
Who It Affects
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Public elementary and middle school students
Students' school records and access to sex-segregated facilities would be subject to new parental consent requirements.
Parents of public school students
Parents would gain the legal right to provide or withhold consent for changes to their child's gender-related school records and facility access.
Public school administrators
Schools would be required to implement new administrative procedures to track and obtain parental consent for specific student record changes.
Key Facts
- The House voted 207-208 to reject a motion to recommit H.R. 2616.
- The House passed H.R. 2616 with a final vote of 217 ayes to 198 noes.
- The bill applies to public elementary and middle schools that receive funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
- Schools must obtain parental consent before changing a minor's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school forms.
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- Schools must obtain parental consent before changing a minor's access to sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.
- 15 members did not vote on the motion to recommit and the final passage.
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Federalization of School Privacy Policy
The bill represents a move to set federal standards for student record privacy and facility access, which are traditionally managed at the local or state level.
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