H.R.4986

Parents Opt-in Protection Act

Introduced·8/15/25

Parents Opt-in Protection Act ensures students must give prior written consent before participating in surveys revealing personal information.

The Parents Opt-in Protection Act amends the General Education Provisions Act to require prior written consent from students before they participate in surveys, analyses, or evaluations that disclose personal information about them or their families. This requirement applies to both adult students and unemancipated minors, who must obtain parental consent. The bill aims to protect students' privacy by ensuring they are not compelled to share personal data without explicit permission.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 21

10:15 AM

House Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing

History

Jul 21

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 21

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.

Aug 15, 2025

House

Introduced in House