PROTECT Kids Act

This bill says that public elementary and middle schools that receive federal education funds must get a parent’s permission before they change a minor student’s gender marker, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form. It also requires parental consent before changing sex-based accommodations, like which bathroom or locker room a student uses.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Public elementary and middle schools, minor students, and their parents.
• What changes: Schools must have parental consent before changing gender markers, pronouns, preferred names, or sex-based accommodations on school records and facilities use.
• When it applies: As a condition for schools to receive federal funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.