My Child, My Choice Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 9, 2023

My Child, My Choice Act of 2023

This bill prohibits an elementary school from receiving federal education funds unless a teacher requests written parental consent prior to teaching a lesson specifically related to gender identity, sexual orientation, or transgender studies.

In particular, the bill requires a teacher to request written consent from the parent of each student enrolled in the class prior to teaching the lesson. If a parent does not submit written consent to the lesson, then the school must provide the student with an alternative period of learning or study hall. Further, the teacher may not teach the lesson if the principal does not receive written consent from the parents of at least 50% of the students enrolled in the class.

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Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2] · R–NJ

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Education and Workforce Committee

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Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House

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