Stop Secret Counseling of Students Act

“8549D. Prohibition on gender-related counseling

“(a) In general—No funds under this Act may be provided to a public elementary or secondary school that violates the requirements described in subsection (b).

“(b) Requirements—The requirements described in this subsection for a public elementary or secondary school are the following:

“(1) An employee or a contractor may not provide a student under 18 years of age with counseling, therapy, or guidance related to gender identity, including assisting with creating a gender support or social transition plan.

“(2) An employee or a contractor may not—

“(A) encourage students to hide information regarding the gender identity or social transition of the student from parents; or

“(B) provide guidance to students on how to hide such information from parents.

“(c) Right of action—A parent of a student may bring a civil action for injunctive relief in any Federal district court of appropriate jurisdiction against a public elementary or secondary school for a violation of a requirement described in subsection (b) by an employee or a contractor of such school with respect to such student.”