1. Short title This Act may be cited as the My Child, My Choice Act of 2023 . 2. Written parental consent required for teaching of information related to gender identity, sexual orientation, or transgender studies (a) In general No funds under an applicable program may be provided to an elementary school determined by the Secretary of Education under subsection (c) to not be in compliance with subsection (b). (b) Written parental consent (1) Consent required A teacher employed by an elementary school shall, prior to teaching a lesson specifically related to gender identity, sexual orientation, or transgender studies, request written consent from the parent of each student enrolled in the class in which the teacher plans to teach such lesson. (2) Timing (A) In general A teacher shall request the written consent required under paragraph (1) not later than 30 days prior to the date on which the teacher plans to teach such lesson. (B) Duration of consent A teacher shall request such written consent each such time the teacher plans to teach such lesson. (3) Submission A parent providing written consent shall submit such written consent to the principal of the school not later than the date described in paragraph (2)(A). (4) Consent not obtained (A) In general In the case of a student whose parent does not submit written consent under paragraph (3), the school shall provide such student with an alternative period of learning or study hall. (B) 50 percent required If the principal does not receive written consent from the parents of at least 50 percent of the students enrolled in the class in which the teacher plans to teach such lesson, the teacher may not teach such lesson. (c) Ensuring compliance (1) In general Students enrolled in an elementary school, parents of such students, and teachers employed by an elementary school may submit, to the Secretary, a report that such school was not in compliance with subsection (b). (2) Review The Secretary shall review each such report and make a determination with respect to