If enacted, this bill would introduce new provisions to Arizona's education statutes, specifically by adding section 15-120.05 to title 15, chapter 1, article 1 of the Arizona Revised Statutes. The bill would prohibit school district or charter school employees and independent contractors from addressing or referring to students under 18 years old using a pronoun that does not align with the student's biological sex or a name not listed in the student's official school records, unless written permission is obtained from the student's parent. Additionally, it would allow employees and contractors to use commonly associated nicknames while addressing students.

Furthermore, the bill would prevent school districts or charter schools from mandating that employees or independent contractors use pronouns that conflict with their religious or moral convictions. It would require each school district governing board and charter school governing body to adopt policies to enforce these prohibitions. The bill also clarifies that these restrictions do not limit discussions of public concern outside of official duties.

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