If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section, 15-120.05, to the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically addressing public school restroom and changing facility accommodations. The bill mandates that public schools provide reasonable accommodations for individuals who are unwilling or unable to use multi-occupancy facilities designated for their sex. This includes access to single-occupancy restrooms or employee facilities, while explicitly excluding access to facilities designated for the opposite sex when such individuals are present. The bill also allows for the adoption of policies to accommodate individuals protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and young children needing assistance.

Additionally, the bill establishes legal remedies for individuals whose requests for accommodations are denied, allowing them to pursue private causes of action against the public school. It outlines the process for filing claims, including the requirement to bring actions in superior court within two years of the alleged violation. The bill defines key terms such as "changing facility," "restroom," and "sex," and specifies that evidence of a person's biological sex can include government-issued identification. Overall, the legislation aims to create a framework for restroom and changing facility access in public schools while providing legal recourse for individuals affected by these policies.

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