SB1166 is a bill that mandates public schools in Arizona to notify parents within five days if a school employee or independent contractor refers to a student under 18 years old by a pronoun or first name that does not align with the student's biological sex as recorded in school records. The bill also prohibits schools from requiring employees or contractors to use pronouns that differ from a person's biological sex if it conflicts with their religious or moral convictions. The bill defines "biological sex" based on immutable characteristics at birth and requires school governing bodies to adopt policies to implement these requirements. Additionally, the bill includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 15-120.05
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-120.05