The proposed bill, SB1166, mandates that public schools notify a student's parents within five school days if a school employee or independent contractor refers to a student under 18 by a pronoun that does not align with the student's biological sex or by a first name not listed in the student's official records, with the exception of commonly used nicknames. Additionally, the bill prohibits schools from requiring employees to use pronouns that conflict with their religious or moral beliefs.

The bill also requires each school district and charter school governing body to adopt policies to implement these requirements and clarifies that discussions of public concern outside official duties are not restricted by this law. Furthermore, it defines "biological sex" based on immutable characteristics determined at birth. The bill includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part is deemed invalid, the remainder still stands.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15-120.05
Senate Engrossed Version: 15-120.05