198 Democrats oppose requiring parental consent for student gender changes in schools
On Wednesday, 198 House Democrats opposed a bill requiring parental consent for changes to a student's gender identity in federally funded schools. The legislation, passed by House Republicans, mandates parental approval for altering a student's pronouns, preferred name, or sex-based accommodations. Critics argue that the bill represents federal overreach and could jeopardize student safety by forcing schools to disclose sensitive information.
- ▪198 House Democrats voted against the bill requiring parental consent for student gender changes.
- ▪The legislation was passed by House Republicans in a bipartisan vote of 217 to 198.
- ▪The bill also prohibits the use of federal funds to teach concepts related to gender ideology.
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198 House Democrats voted against a bill on Wednesday requiring federally funded elementary and middle schools to get parental consent before changing a student’s pronouns, preferred name, or sex-based accommodations. House Republicans passed the legislation, which was led by Committee on Education and Workforce Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Vice Chairman Burgess Owens (R-UT), in a bipartisan 217 to 198 vote. Recommended Stories Affordability looms large over four pivotal Pennsylvania House contests House Freedom Caucus rebels against housing bill despite Trump’s primary election dominance House passes revised bipartisan housing legislation, sending it to Senate Overall, 198 House Democrats opposed the measure, while eight crossed over to vote with 208 Republicans and Rep.
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