HR 1416119th CongressIn Committee

Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act

Introduced: Feb 18, 2025

Standard Summary

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The Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act would amend the General Education Provisions Act to strengthen parental involvement in certain school activities. Specifically, it requires local educational agencies (LEAs) to not only notify parents about a qualifying activity but also obtain written parental consent before a student participates. The consent must be requested not less than 14 days before the activity date, and the LEA must directly notify the parent of that date to secure approval. The bill uses “activities described in subparagraph (C)” as the trigger, but the provided text does not include the details of what those activities are. In short, the bill adds a formal, two-step process (notification plus written consent) with a 14-day lead time for specific school activities, aimed at increasing parental oversight and transparency.

Key Points

1Adds a written consent requirement for certain activities (those described in subparagraph (C)) beyond existing notification requirements.
2The consent must be obtained from the parent in writing.
3Direct notification to parents by the LEA is required, informing them of the activity date.
4The consent must be obtained not later than 14 days before the date of the activity.
5The amendment targets local educational agencies under the General Education Provisions Act, increasing administrative duties and parental involvement in participation decisions.

Impact Areas

Primary group affected- Students and their parents/guardians, who gain enhanced notice and control over participation in certain school activities.- Local educational agencies (school districts, education organizations) responsible for implementing notification and consent processes.Secondary group affected- School administrators, teachers, and program coordinators who must manage the notification and consent workflow.- Vendors or external partners who run activities described in subparagraph (C) and must coordinate with LEAs on consent processes.Additional impacts- Administrative and compliance costs for LEAs to track dates, distribute notices, and obtain signed consent.- Potential effects on student participation in activities if consent is not obtained or if parents choose not to consent.- Implications for privacy and parental rights, with greater emphasis on parental control over student involvement in school activities.

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