The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes by adding a new section to the Arizona Revised Statutes that specifically addresses how school district and charter school employees or independent contractors interact with students under 18 years old regarding their names and pronouns. The bill would prohibit these individuals from referring to a student by a pronoun that does not align with the student's biological sex or by 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 or contractors to use a commonly associated nickname while still maintaining the requirement for parental consent.

Furthermore, the bill would prevent school districts or charter schools from mandating that employees or independent contractors use pronouns that differ from a person's biological sex if it conflicts with their religious or moral beliefs. It would also require each school district governing board and charter school governing body to adopt policies to implement these provisions. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not restrict individuals from discussing matters of public concern outside their official duties.

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