Schools could not require students to take certain personal surveys unless they first get written permission. The permission would have to cover that exact survey, not a broad set of surveys.
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Parents Opt-in Protection Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Latest action on H.R. 4986: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects students, parents, and schools that use personal surveys. Parents of minors would get a clearer chance to approve or refuse a specific survey before their child is required to take it. Adult students and legally independent minors would make that choice for themselves. Schools, districts, researchers, and program evaluators may need to collect and track more written consent forms.
Why this matters: This bill matters because some school surveys ask students about private parts of their lives or families. The bill would make schools get clear written permission before requiring those surveys. Families may get more control and better notice. Schools and researchers may face more paperwork, and fewer students may take part if forms are not returned.
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Officially: Parents Opt-in Protection Act
Schools could not require students to take certain personal surveys unless they first get written permission. The permission would have to cover that exact survey, not a broad set of surveys.
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Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (8/15/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Parents Opt-in Protection Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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