Bill > S07489

This bill provides temporary exemptions for educational institutions in New York State regarding multi-occupancy bathroom and locker room requirements for transgender students. Specifically, the bill allows schools to temporarily avoid state mandates about unrestricted bathroom and locker room access until they can modify their facilities to create more private, inclusive spaces. The bill defines key terms like "educational institution" (including public schools, charter schools, and BOCES), "multi-occupancy bathroom" (a facility designed for simultaneous use by multiple people based on gender), and "transgender" (a person whose gender identity differs from their assigned sex at birth). To support these facility modifications, the bill makes school districts eligible for state building aid to convert, renovate, or construct bathrooms and locker rooms that provide privacy and inclusivity for all students. The exemption remains in effect for each institution until they complete necessary facility modifications, with the commissioner of education tasked with providing guidance on eligible expenses and aid procedures. The bill's intent is to ensure all students have access to comfortable, private facilities while giving schools time and financial support to make appropriate accommodations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7489