Bill > HR6860

This bill, titled the Parental Rights Relief Act, amends the General Education Provisions Act to grant parents and eligible students the ability to sue educational institutions directly for violations of their rights under two key federal laws: the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). FERPA, often referred to as the "student privacy law," protects the privacy of student education records, while PPRA ensures parental consent is obtained for certain student surveys, analyses, or evaluations that reveal information about their political beliefs, moral beliefs, or sexual behavior. Previously, enforcement of these laws primarily relied on the Department of Education to investigate complaints. However, this bill establishes a "private right of action," meaning individuals can now bypass administrative processes and file lawsuits in federal court to seek remedies like court orders (declaratory or injunctive relief) and recover legal costs, even if they haven't exhausted all available administrative options. The bill also allows the Attorney General to intervene in such cases if deemed of general public importance.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6860/all-info