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This bill amends Utah's student privacy laws by updating definitions and regulations for restrooms and changing rooms in public schools and government facilities. The bill introduces a new definition for "multiuser unisex restrooms," which are spaces that can be used by both sexes and include individual enclosed rooms with floor-to-ceiling walls and a shared handwashing area. For public schools, the bill maintains that students may only use sex-designated privacy spaces that correspond with their biological sex, but provides alternative accommodations for students who request different arrangements. These alternatives include access to unisex, single-occupant, or staff restrooms, or multiuser unisex restrooms for middle and high school students. Local education agencies must develop a privacy plan in consultation with the student's parent or guardian to ensure appropriate accommodations. The bill also requires government entities to adopt privacy compliance plans, consider retrofitting existing facilities to improve individual privacy, and potentially construct new facilities with single-occupant or multiuser unisex restrooms. Additionally, the bill mandates that government entities contact law enforcement if certain offenses occur in privacy spaces. The amendments aim to balance student privacy, safety, and individual comfort while providing clear guidelines for schools and government facilities. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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