Bills · HR 1416
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1416Family relationshipsSchool administration
Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act
INTRO FEB 18· LAST ACTION FEB 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it shifts more decision-making power and oversight to parents regarding specific, potentially sensitive, school-related activities. If it becomes law, schools would no longer be able to simply inform parents about non-emergency physical exams or surveys on topics like political views or mental health; they would need explicit, written approval from parents for a student to participate. This strengthens parental rights in education and student privacy concerning these specific areas.
If this bill does not become law, the current system would continue, where schools are generally required to notify parents about these activities but not necessarily obtain their active written consent. Voters who prioritize parental involvement and control over their children's education and personal data may see this as a positive change, while those concerned about potential administrative burdens on schools or uniform student participation in certain screenings or surveys might view it differently.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires schools to get written consent from a parent for their child to participate in certain activities.
This gives parents more direct control and a veto over specific sensitive school activities for their child.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that schools directly notify parents at least 14 days before these specific activities occur.
This ensures parents have adequate advance notice to review the activity and decide whether to provide written consent.
PROVISION 03
Applies these new consent rules to activities like non-emergency physical exams required for attendance and surveys asking about sensitive topics (e.g., political beliefs, mental health, sexual behavior, income).
This clarifies the specific types of activities where parental written consent is now required, impacting student privacy and parental oversight.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 18
Introduced in House
FEB 18
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1416
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
Last actionFeb 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025
House BillHR 1416Family relationshipsSchool administration
Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act
INTRODUCED FEB 18, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 18, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
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