Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their Kids Act or the PROTECT Kids Act This bill requires public elementary and middle schools, as a condition of receiving certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education, to obtain parental consent before changing a student's gender on school forms or changing a student's sex-based accommodations. Specifically, an elementary school or a school consisting of only grades 5-8 must obtain parental consent before changing a minor student's (1) gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on any school form; or (2) sex-based accommodations, including locker rooms or bathrooms.
CRS summary — Introduced in House (2025-04-03)
| Date | Chamber | Question | Yea–Nay | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | House | On Motion to Recommit | 207–208 | Failed | |
| 2026-05-20 | House | On Passage | 217–198 | Passed | ⭐ Margin ≤ 5% |
Senate counts are senators only; a Vice President tie-breaking vote is not included (e.g. 50–50, passed).
