H.R. 7981, the Stop Secret Counseling of Students Act, would prohibit federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act from going to public elementary and secondary schools that provide counseling, therapy, or guidance related to gender identity to students under 18 years old. The bill also bars school employees and contractors from encouraging students to hide information about their gender identity or social transition from their parents, or from helping students conceal such information. The legislation would allow parents to file civil lawsuits in federal court against schools for violations of these requirements. The bill does not specify new appropriations or create a dedicated funding pool; instead, it uses the threat of withholding existing federal education funds as enforcement. No implementation timeline is specified in the bill text beyond the standard process for legislation to take effect once enacted.
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