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MS HB1309
MS HB1309Gender dysmorphia; require school personnel to notify parents of students who request to be referred to as different gender.
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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Require School Administrators, Teachers, Counselors Or Other Personnel Of The School To Provide Written Notification To The Parent Or Legal Guardian Of Any Student Publicly Identifying At School As A Gender Or Pronoun That Does Not Align With The Child's Sex On Their Birth Certificate, Sex Assigned At Birth Or Using Sex-segregated School Programs And Activities Or School Facilities That Do Not Align With The Child's Sex Assignment At Birth, Within Seven Days Of Becoming Aware Of Such Conduct Or Request By The Affected Student; To Provide That No School Personnel Shall Be Disciplined Or Suffer Any Unlawful Reprisal For Refusing To Acknowledge A Student By A Preferred Gender, Or Pronoun That Is Inconsistent With The Child's Sex Assignment At Birth; To Provide That No Notice Shall Be Made To Parents Or Guardians For Communications Made Confidentially To School Counselors, Administrators, Teachers And Other Personnel Of The School; To Prescribe The Legislative Intent; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill requires school personnel in Mississippi to notify parents or legal guardians in writing within seven days if a student publicly identifies at school with a gender or pronoun different from their sex assigned at birth, or if they use sex-segregated programs, activities, or facilities that do not align with their sex assigned at birth. This notification requirement applies to both parents in cases of joint custody, and schools are prohibited from disciplining or retaliating against staff who refuse to use a student's preferred gender or pronoun if it differs from their sex assigned at birth. However, this notification requirement does not apply to confidential discussions a student has with school counselors, administrators, teachers, or other personnel. The bill's stated intent is to foster trust between schools and parents, involve parents in their children's social-emotional and mental health decisions, promote positive relationships, and ensure timely notification to parents about their child's gender identity expression at school.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1309.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1309IN.htm |
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