Plain-English summary
1. **ONE-SENTENCE SUMMARY:** This bill aimed to clarify parental rights in education by setting requirements for school districts regarding student information and instruction related to diversity and inclusion.
2. **KEY REQUIREMENTS:**
- School districts must notify parents about information related to their students.
- School districts cannot require staff or students to use a student's preferred pronoun if it does not match their biological sex.
- Parental or guardian permission is needed before teaching topics related to diversity, equity, or inclusion.
- School district personnel can opt out of mandatory training related to these topics.
3. **DEADLINES:** The bill has failed and will not take effect; therefore, there are no compliance deadlines.
4. **PENALTIES:** Since the bill did not pass, there are no penalties or enforcement mechanisms associated with it.
5. **SMB IMPACT:** Small businesses that interact with schools or provide educational services may have avoided potential compliance costs or changes to their operations due to the bill's failure. However, they should stay informed about future legislation that may affect educational policies.
Source description
AN ACT relating to education; clarifying procedures and requirements for school districts to provide parents notice of information regarding students; prohibiting school districts from requiring school district personnel and students to use a student's preferred pronoun if the pronoun does not align with the student's biological sex; requiring parental or guardian permission before instruction relating to diversity, equity or inclusion; authorizing school district personnel to opt out of mandatory trainings as specified; providing definitions; requiring reporting; and providing for an effective date.