WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jim Banks introduced the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act. This legislation would prohibit federal funding from being used by K-12 schools to develop, implement, facilitate, or promote programs, activities, or literature featuring sexually oriented content for minors.
The Stop the Sexualization of Children Act is cosponsored by Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and James Lankford (R-Okla.) and has received the support of the Family Research Council, Independent Women’s Forum, American Principles Project, Eagle Forum, Family Policy Alliance, Parental Rights Foundation, and Moms for America.
Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.) is leading the House companion of the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act, which passed the House Education and Workforce Committee with a vote of 18-13.
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) said, “The American taxpayer should not be funding sexually explicit content for minors, it’s that simple. I’m proud to lead this bicameral effort in the Senate to ensure children aren’t exposed to explicit, sexual themes in the classroom.”
Representative Mary Miller (R-Ill.) said, “As the sponsor of the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act, I am encouraged to see Senator Banks advancing this effort in the Senate. Our taxpayer-funded schools exist to educate children, not expose them to sexually explicit material or promote the false idea that a child can be born in the wrong body.”
Read more about the bill here.
Full bill text can be found here.
Key Provisions of the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act:
- Prohibits the use of federal funds provided under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act for development, implementation, facilitation or promotion of literature or materials containing depictions or descriptions of sexually explicit content.
- Prohibits federal funding for programs or materials promoting concepts related to gender dysphoria and transgenderism.
- Preserves funding for standard coursework.
- Establishes clear guardrails to ensure federal education dollars are used for legitimate education purposes, rather than the sexualization of minors
Background:
Research has shown that exposure to sexual content at a young age can increase the risk of early sexual activity, unsafe sexual practices, and other risky sexual behaviors. In recent years, concerns have grown among parents regarding sexually explicit materials, activities, and themes being introduced in schools. Federal tax dollars should not be used to expose minors to content that lacks educational value or is inappropriate for minors. The Stop the Sexualization of Children Act would prohibit federal funding from these supporting programs, while preserving instruction in core academic subjects.
