H.R. 736 — Reported in House

IB Union Calendar No. 599 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 736 [Report No. 118–706] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 1, 2023Mr. Walberg introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce October 1, 2024Additional sponsors: Mr. Dunn of Florida, Mr. Moran, Mrs. Miller of Illinois, Mrs. McClain, Mr. Allen, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Santos, and Mrs. Houchin October 1, 2024Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on February 1, 2023 A BILL To require elementary and middle schools that receive Federal funds to obtain parental consent before changing a minor child’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or allowing a child to change the child’s sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act or the PROTECT Kids Act. 2. Requirement related to gender markers, pronouns, and preferred names on school forms (a) Requirement As a condition of receiving funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.), a public elementary school and secondary school that receives funds under such Act shall obtain parental consent before changing a covered student’s— (1) gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form; or (2) sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms. (b) Definitions In this section: (1) Covered student The term covered student means a minor who is— (A) an elementary school student; or (B) a student in any of the middle grades. (2) ESEA terms The terms elementary school, middle grades, parent, and secondary school have the meanings given the terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). October 1, 2024Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed