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Parents Opt-in Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-4986| House 
| Updated: 8/15/2025
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (16)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Parents Opt-in Protection Act" , amends Section 445 of the General Education Provisions Act to strengthen protections for student privacy. Its primary purpose is to ensure that students are not compelled to participate in surveys, analyses, or evaluations that could reveal sensitive personal information about themselves or their families without explicit permission. The legislation mandates that prior written consent must be obtained for each specific survey of this nature. For adult students or emancipated minors, the student provides this consent directly. However, for unemancipated minors, the prior written consent of a parent is required before a student can be asked to submit to such a survey, analysis, or evaluation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1094
Parents Opt-in Protection Act
Aug 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1094
    Parents Opt-in Protection Act


  • August 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Parents Opt-in Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-4986| House 
| Updated: 8/15/2025
This bill, titled the "Parents Opt-in Protection Act" , amends Section 445 of the General Education Provisions Act to strengthen protections for student privacy. Its primary purpose is to ensure that students are not compelled to participate in surveys, analyses, or evaluations that could reveal sensitive personal information about themselves or their families without explicit permission. The legislation mandates that prior written consent must be obtained for each specific survey of this nature. For adult students or emancipated minors, the student provides this consent directly. However, for unemancipated minors, the prior written consent of a parent is required before a student can be asked to submit to such a survey, analysis, or evaluation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1094
Parents Opt-in Protection Act
Aug 15, 2025
Introduced in House
Aug 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1094
    Parents Opt-in Protection Act


  • August 15, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • August 15, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (16)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Barry Moore (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Brandon Gill (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)Michael Cloud (Republican)Lauren Boebert (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Julie Fedorchak (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Eric Burlison (Republican)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted