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 and sexual orientation. It specifically states that classroom discussions or instruction on these topics must be age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate according to state standards. 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 related flags or insignia. The State Board of Education is tasked with adopting rules for the implementation and enforcement of these provisions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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