Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB951

Introduced
2/9/23  

Caption

Privacy in Education Regarding Individuals' Own Data Act PERIOD Act

Impact

If passed, HB 951 would significantly influence the policies and practices of educational institutions receiving federal funding. The bill would directly amend the conditions for federal funding by introducing compliance requirements related to personal data collection. Institutions that do not adhere to the guidelines set forth in this legislation could lose critical federal funding, which may impact their operational capabilities and access to resources that support student services.

Summary

House Bill 951, known as the 'Privacy in Education Regarding Individuals’ Own Data Act' or the 'PERIOD Act', aims to prohibit educational institutions from receiving federal funds if they require students to provide information regarding their menstrual cycles. This legislation has been introduced in response to growing concerns about the privacy and confidentiality of students' personal data. Proponents argue that accessing and potentially tracking menstrual information is an invasion of privacy for individuals and that educational institutions should not collect unnecessary personal health data from students.

Contention

The introduction of this bill has sparked considerable debate regarding the balance between institutional privacy practices and the government's role in regulating such matters. Supporters highlight the necessity of protecting individuals' personal health data from undue surveillance and the potential misuse of information. However, opponents may argue that institutions need certain data to improve health services and provide appropriate support to students. This pivotal issue raises questions about the limits of data collection by educational institutions and the implications of restricting federal funding based on these criteria.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB452

Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish a program to provide children with parents on active duty in the uniformed services with funds to pay educational expenses. Specifically, ED must establish a tax-exempt Military Education Savings Account for dependent children of parents in the uniformed services for the payment of the children's educational expenses. Funds in the savings account may be used for specified purposes, including the cost of attendance at a private elementary or secondary school or institution of higher education, private tutoring, or costs associated with an apprenticeship or other vocational training program.

US HB1031

Insular Areas College Access Act

US HB969

GAAME Act of 2023 Guarantee Access to Arts and Music Education Act of 2023

US HB1078

Veteran Education Empowerment Act

US SB809

Security to Avoid Violence in Educational Settings Act

US HB1616

CARE for Long COVID Act Comprehensive Access to Resources and Education for Long COVID Act

US HB1185

Make Education Local Act of 2023

US HB202

States' Education Reclamation Act of 2023 This bill abolishes the Department of Education (ED) and repeals any program for which it has administrative responsibility. The Department of the Treasury shall provide grants to states, for FY2023-FY2031, for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education purposes permitted by state law. The level of funding is set at the amount provided to states for federal elementary and secondary education programs and the amount provided for federal postsecondary education programs, respectively, for FY2023, minus the funding provided for education programs that the bill transfers to other federal agencies. States must contract for an annual audit of their expenditures or transfers of grant funds. Program administrative responsibility and delegation of authority are transferred as follows: ED's job training programs to the Department of Labor, each special education grant program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ED's Indian education programs to the Department of the Interior, each Impact Aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to the Department of Defense, the Federal Pell Grant program and each federal student loan program to Treasury, and programs under the jurisdiction of the Institute of Education Sciences or the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program to HHS.

US HB1735

Mathematical and Statistical Modeling Education Act

US HB66

Native American Education Opportunity Act This bill addresses education savings account programs and charter schools for tribal students. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Education and the Department of the Interior, at the request of federally recognized Indian tribes, to provide funds to tribes for tribal-based education savings account programs. Tribes must use these funds to award grants to education savings accounts for students who (1) attended or will be eligible to attend a school operated by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE); or (2) will not be attending a school operated by the BIE, receiving an education savings account from another tribe, or attending public elementary or secondary school while participating in the program. Funds may be used for items and activities such as costs of attendance at private schools, private tutoring and online learning programs, textbooks, educational software, or examination fees. The Government Accountability Office must review the implementation of these education savings account programs, including any factors impacting increased participation in such programs. Additionally, the bill authorizes the BIE to approve and fund charter schools at any school that it operates or funds.

Similar Bills

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