Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) has introduced an anti-trans extremist bill deceitfully called the “Protect Kids Act” under the false guise of “parental rights”, as first reported by the right-wing Washington Examiner.
The bill, if enacted, would defund public schools at the elementary and middle school level with trans-inclusive policies, such as refusal to grant parental consent to out a trans student’s identity, name, and pronouns. The problematic bill would also prohibit trans and gender non-conforming students from using restrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identity without parental consent. The bill would apply nationwide.
Right-wing extremist anti-LGBTQ+ “parental rights” groups Moms For Liberty and Parents Defending Education have given Scott’s bill their thumbs up.
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) on Tuesday introduced legislation to withhold federal funding from schools with transgender support policies that do not require faculty or staff to obtain parental consent before changing a student’s name or pronouns on school records.
Scott’s Parental Rights Over the Education and Care of Their Kids Act — or the PROTECT Kids Act — would cut federal funding from any elementary or middle school in the U.S. that allows students to change their pronouns or gender markers on school forms without permission from their parents.
The measure would also prevent young transgender students from using school facilities like restrooms and locker rooms consistent with their gender identity if their use of those accommodations is not first approved by their parents.
In a Tuesday interview with Fox News, Scott said his legislation is a “common sense bill” that sends a “clear message” to schools that preserving the rights of parents is critical to ensuring the safety and well-being of students.
This afternoon, on Fox “News” Channel’s America Reports, Scott discussed the bill with hosts Sandra Smith and John Roberts (formerly of CBS and CNN).
From the 09.21.2022 edition of FNC’s America Reports:
Erin Reed (@ErinInTheMorn) on Twitter gives an excellent breakdown on the bill’s harmful effects: