To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prohibit funds under such Act from being provided to public elementary and secondary schools that provide counseling, therapy, or guidance related to gender identity to students under 18 years of age, and for other purposes

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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