The bill amends Section 16-40A-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to prohibit classroom instruction related to gender identity or sexual orientation in public prekindergarten through twelfth grade. It specifically states that individuals providing instruction in these grades cannot engage in discussions or provide instruction on these topics in a manner deemed inappropriate for the students' age or development. Additionally, the bill prohibits education employees from displaying flags or insignia related to sexual orientation or gender identity in public preK-12 schools.

The amendments include the insertion of "prekindergarten" and "preK-12" in place of "kindergarten" and "K-12," respectively, to clarify the scope of the prohibition. Furthermore, a new provision is added that explicitly states that no teacher or public preK-12 employee may display any flags or insignia representing sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and mandates the State Board of Education to adopt rules for its implementation and enforcement.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-40A-5, 16-40A-5
Engrossed: 16-40A-5, 16-40A-5