Bill > HB1144

This bill addresses transgender student accommodations and restroom use in North Dakota public schools by establishing several key restrictions and requirements. The bill prohibits school districts, public schools, and teachers from adopting policies that require or allow students to use preferred gender pronouns or restrooms that do not match their biological sex. Schools must establish separate restroom accommodations for transgender students with parental approval, and all multi-stall restrooms and shower rooms must be designated exclusively for males or females, with gender-neutral facilities prohibited (except for existing restrooms before July 1, 2025). The bill also mandates that schools cannot adopt policies about a student's transgender status without parental consent and cannot withhold information about such status from parents. Parents are empowered to file complaints with the school district and subsequently with the attorney general if they believe the school is violating these provisions. The attorney general is granted investigative powers and can seek declaratory judgments or injunctions, with potential civil penalties up to $2,500 for each violation. The bill includes exceptions for disability accommodations and allows temporary restroom designation changes for school-sponsored events. Notably, this is declared an emergency measure, indicating its immediate intended implementation.

Education, Government Affairs

https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo1144.html