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H.R. 4986

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Parents Opt-in Protection Act
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Committee
Latest Action · August 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced
August 15, 2025
Cosponsors (16)
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This bill amends federal education law, specifically the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment, to strengthen parental consent requirements for surveys and evaluations given to students in schools that receive federal funding. Currently, schools must get parental permission before students take surveys that reveal sensitive personal information, but this bill requires that consent be given in writing and obtained separately for each specific survey, rather than allowing a single blanket consent to cover multiple surveys. The requirement applies to unemancipated minors, with parents providing consent, while adult or emancipated students would provide their own written consent. This change affects public schools, students, and parents nationwide by giving families more direct control over when children participate in surveys touching on personal or family information, such as those covering topics like mental health, sexual behavior, or political beliefs. The bill does not include new funding or specific implementation deadlines, as it simply modifies existing legal requirements under the General Education Provisions Act.

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