Assembly Bill 103 mandates that by July 1, 2026, school boards in Wisconsin must adopt policies regarding the changing of a pupil's legal name and pronouns in official school records. The bill outlines two specific policies: one for changing a pupil's legal name and pronouns, and another for the usage of names and pronouns by school staff. The legal name and pronoun records policy requires that changes be initiated by the school principal, who can only approve changes with proper documentation or an affidavit affirming the name change was not for fraudulent purposes. Additionally, for minor pupils, the school board must attempt to notify parents or guardians and allow them to present information regarding the request.
The name and pronoun usage policy stipulates that a minor pupil's parent or guardian determines the names and pronouns that school staff may use. School staff are prohibited from using names or pronouns that do not align with the pupil's biological sex without written authorization from the parent or guardian, although they can use shortened versions of the pupil's legal name without such authorization. The bill also emphasizes that it does not limit the rights of pupils, parents, or guardians under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.