Parental Consent Required for Gender Identity Changes in Schools.
This bill mandates that elementary and middle schools receiving federal funding must obtain parental consent before altering a minor child's gender markers, pronouns, or preferred name on school records. It also requires parental permission before a child can change sex-based accommodations, such as locker rooms or bathrooms. The legislation aims to reinforce parental rights regarding critical decisions about their child's identity and care within educational settings.
Key points
Schools must get written parental consent before changing a child's pronouns, preferred name, or gender markers on school forms.
Parental consent is required for a child to change access to sex-based accommodations, including school locker rooms and bathrooms.
Compliance is a condition for elementary and middle schools to continue receiving Federal funds.
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