119th (2025–2027)
S. 4925
This bill would amend federal education law to prohibit schools from using federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to develop, implement, or promote any programs, activities, literature, or materials for children under 18 that contain sexually oriented material. The legislation defines sexually oriented material broadly to include depictions of sexually explicit conduct as well as content involving gender dysphoria or transgenderism. The bill carves out exceptions for standard science coursework in biology and related subjects, teachings about major world religions, and classic works of literature and art as defined by specific reference materials and publications. The legislation does not specify dedicated funding or implementation timelines, instead establishing restrictions on how existing federal education dollars can be spent. The bill affects all schools receiving federal education funding and would require them to ensure compliance with these restrictions on instructional materials and programs.