H.R. 2616

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To require public elementary and middle schools that receive funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to obtain parental consent before changing a minor’s gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form or sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · April 3, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Walberg · Committee: Committee on Education and Workforce

Table of contents

• H.R. 2616
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Requirement related to gender markers, pronouns, and preferred names on school forms

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the or the .

SEC. 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 (), a public school that receives funds under such Act shall be required to obtain parental consent before changing a covered student’s— 20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.
    • gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form; or
    • sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.
• (b) Definitions
  • In this section:
    • The term means a minor who is— covered student
    • The terms , , and have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (). elementary school middle grades parent 20 U.S.C. 7801