Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act

# Parental Oversight and Educational Transparency Act - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would require schools to give parents more advance notice and control over certain school activities involving their children. Currently, schools must notify parents annually about when activities like surveys, screenings, and information collection will occur. This bill would add a requirement for schools to notify parents 14 days *before* each activity and get written permission from parents before their child can participate. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily affects parents and students in K-12 public schools.

Schools and school districts would also be impacted, as they would need to change their procedures to obtain written consent for these activities. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 1416) was introduced by Representative Harriet Hageman (R-Wyoming) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. At this stage, it could be debated, modified, or approved by the committee before moving forward.