The bill, known as the "Given Name Act," mandates that employees of school districts and postsecondary educational institutions must use names and pronouns that align with a student's biological sex as indicated on their birth certificate. It stipulates that employees cannot address a minor with a pronoun or title inconsistent with their biological sex without written permission from the minor's parent. Additionally, employees are protected from adverse employment actions for refusing to use names or pronouns that do not correspond with the individual's biological sex. The bill also ensures that students are not subject to disciplinary actions for similar refusals.
Furthermore, the bill introduces a mechanism for parents to file complaints with the school board if they believe there has been a violation of this act. The board is required to investigate these complaints and provide a written response within 30 days. The language of the bill removes the previous authorization for a cause of action and instead provides for the submission of civil complaints, allowing parents to seek remedies through the school board while still retaining the right to pursue other legal avenues.