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

Additionally, the bill mandates that the State Board of Education adopt rules for the implementation and enforcement of these provisions. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. The changes include the insertion of "prekindergarten" and "preK-12" in place of "kindergarten" and "K-12," respectively, and the addition of a new clause that explicitly prohibits the display of related flags or insignia by teachers and other public school employees.

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