Stop Secret Counseling of Students Act

Progress

Timeline

• Mar 18Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Summary

**What it does:** This bill would prevent federal education funding from going to public elementary and secondary schools that offer counseling, therapy, or guidance services related to gender identity for students under 18. **Who it affects:** - Public K-12 schools that receive federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act - Students under 18 who currently receive or might seek gender identity-related counseling at school - School counselors, therapists, and guidance staff - Parents and families of affected students **What would change:** Schools would face a choice: either stop providing gender identity counseling services to minors or lose federal education funding. This could affect various federal programs that support schools, including Title I funding for low-income schools, special education support, and other educational assistance programs. **Current status:** The bill is in committee and has not been voted on by the full House of Representatives.

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