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Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-1416| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2025
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Cosponsors (1)
Mary E. Miller (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act, amends the General Education Provisions Act to strengthen parental rights regarding student participation in certain educational activities. It specifically targets Section 445(c)(2)(B), which deals with the protection of pupil rights. The key provision requires local educational agencies to not only notify parents but also obtain their written consent before a student can participate in activities that involve surveys, analyses, or evaluations revealing sensitive personal information. Parents must receive direct notification of the activity's specific date at least 14 days in advance . This change aims to provide parents with greater control and transparency over their children's involvement in such programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10392
Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10392
    Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

Elementary and secondary educationFamily relationshipsSchool administration

Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act

USA119th CongressHR-1416| House 
| Updated: 2/18/2025
This bill, titled the Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act, amends the General Education Provisions Act to strengthen parental rights regarding student participation in certain educational activities. It specifically targets Section 445(c)(2)(B), which deals with the protection of pupil rights. The key provision requires local educational agencies to not only notify parents but also obtain their written consent before a student can participate in activities that involve surveys, analyses, or evaluations revealing sensitive personal information. Parents must receive direct notification of the activity's specific date at least 14 days in advance . This change aims to provide parents with greater control and transparency over their children's involvement in such programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-10392
Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act
Feb 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-10392
    Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act


  • February 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Harriet M. Hageman

Harriet M. Hageman

Republican Representative

Wyoming

Cosponsors (1)
Mary E. Miller (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Elementary and secondary educationFamily relationshipsSchool administration