SHIELD Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Aug 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
The SHIELD Act would amend the General Education Provisions Act to add new requirements for local educational agencies (LEAs) — that is, school districts — that receive federal education funds. Specifically, it would classify the distribution of information about abortion or abortion-related services to students as an activity requiring advance parental notification under existing law governing sensitive materials in schools. It would also bar these school districts from allowing any organization that provides abortions, or a subsidiary of such an organization, from distributing or disseminating abortion-related information to students on school property, through school virtual platforms, or via reposting/sharing such content on the district's behalf on social media. The bill defines "abortion-related service" as medical, surgical, or support care directly related to ending a pregnancy.
The bill primarily affects public school districts receiving federal funds, their administrators, parents, and outside organizations—particularly abortion providers or their affiliates—that might otherwise engage with students on school grounds or platforms. Parents would gain a formal notification right before such information is shared with their children, while schools would face new compliance obligations and restrictions on which outside groups may present abortion-related material.
The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Gregory Steube along with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet received committee action, a vote, or further legislative movement.
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Timeline
27 Aug 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10178 do?
- The SHIELD Act would amend the General Education Provisions Act to add new requirements for local educational agencies (LEAs) — that is, school districts — that receive federal education funds. Specifically, it would classify the distribution of information about abortion or abortion-related services to students as an activity requiring advance parental notification under existing law governing sensitive materials in schools. It would also bar these school districts from allowing any organization that provides abortions, or a subsidiary of such an organization, from distributing or disseminating abortion-related information to students on school property, through school virtual platforms, or via reposting/sharing such content on the district's behalf on social media. The bill defines "abortion-related service" as medical, surgical, or support care directly related to ending a pregnancy. The bill primarily affects public school districts receiving federal funds, their administrators, parents, and outside organizations—particularly abortion providers or their affiliates—that might otherwise engage with students on school grounds or platforms. Parents would gain a formal notification right before such information is shared with their children, while schools would face new compliance obligations and restrictions on which outside groups may present abortion-related material. The bill was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Gregory Steube along with several cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet received committee action, a vote, or further legislative movement.
- Has H.R. 10178 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10178. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10178?
- H.R. 10178 was sponsored by Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (R-FL), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10178?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (27 Aug 2026).
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