Bill > HB0250

This bill amends existing laws to protect public employees and educators from disciplinary action related to gender-specific language usage, specifically in situations involving students or other individuals. The bill prohibits employers, including local educational agencies (LEAs), from taking disciplinary action against an employee who refers to an individual using language that: relates to their birth name or biological sex in good faith, uses a name or pronoun that may conflict with the individual's preferred gender-specific language, or does not align with the employee's religious or moral beliefs, provided such usage is reasonable and non-harassing. The legislation requires employers who implement rules about gender-specific language to include exemptions that protect employees from disciplinary action and to provide written notification of these exemptions. The bill defines key terms such as "administrative personnel" and "instructional personnel" and emphasizes principles of individual freedom, ensuring that no individual is subject to discrimination based on race, sex, or other characteristics. The new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, and apply to both educational settings and broader employment contexts, aiming to balance individual preferences with employees' personal beliefs and freedom of expression.

Education, Government Affairs

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