Bill · H.R. 1416· House(119-HR-1416)
Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act
- Introduced
- 2/18/2025
- Last activity
- 2/18/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Harriet Hageman
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act," proposes changes to the General Education Provisions Act. It aims to increase parental involvement regarding certain school activities. The legislation would require local educational agencies to provide direct notification to parents. Furthermore, it mandates that schools obtain written consent from a parent before a student can participate in specific activities. This process must occur no later than 14 days before the activity takes place.
Yes
Would children be better off under this?+1
The bill increases parental oversight of specific school activities involving children.
Does this make child care cost less?+1
The bill enhances parental control over student participation in school activities.
The opposite
Does this put more money into public schools?-2
The mandate for direct notification and written consent imposes new administrative burdens on local educational agencies.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Parental Oversight: The bill requires the local educational agency to directly notify parents of specific activity dates, which ensures parents are informed. (Section 2)
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Parental Control over Participation: By requiring written consent, the bill gives parents the ability to approve or deny their student's participation in certain activities. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- New Administrative Requirements: Local educational agencies must now manage a process of direct notification and the collection of written consent at least 14 days before an activity occurs. (Section 2)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding-2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+1
- 2/18/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois