The PROTECT Kids Act requires elementary and middle schools to get permission from parents before making certain changes related to a student's gender identity. Specifically, schools would need to contact parents before updating a student's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name in school records. Schools would also need parental approval before allowing a student to use different bathrooms or locker rooms based on their gender identity. This requirement only applies to schools that receive federal funding. The bill essentially gives parents the right to be informed and consent to these decisions rather than allowing schools to make these changes on their own.

PROTECT Kids Act

Scott, Tim

Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act or the PROTECT Kids Act This bill requires elementary and middle schools, as a condition of receiving federal funds, to obtain parental consent under specified circumstances. Specifically, an elementary school or a school consisting of only grades 5-8 must obtain parental consent before (1) changing a minor child's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form; or (2) allowing a child to change the child's sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.