The bill enacts a new section of the School Personnel Act that mandates school employees to report to a school administrator if a student expresses experiencing gender incongruence. It defines "gender incongruence" as a discrepancy between a person's biological sex and their perceived or desired gender. Upon receiving such a report, the school administrator is required to notify the student's parent and seek their direction and permission to create a written response plan that addresses the student's needs.
The response plan, which must be signed by the parent, is intended to include provisions for parental involvement as requested and may offer various services and supports, such as counseling for the student. This legislation emphasizes the importance of parental notification and involvement in addressing issues related to gender incongruence among students in schools.