Bill > HB3049

This bill requires school districts in Oklahoma to adopt a student physical privacy policy that addresses the use of restrooms, locker rooms, and showers, and other facilities where students might be undressed. The policy must define "biological sex" as male or female determined at birth or by chromosomes, and mandate that facilities designated for one biological sex can only be used by students of that sex. It also requires separate, private areas for students to change when participating in activities like theatrical productions, based on their biological sex. For students who consistently identify with a gender different from their biological sex, the policy must provide accommodations that do not include access to facilities of the opposite biological sex, such as unisex restrooms or controlled use of employee facilities. This act is set to become effective on July 1, 2016, and is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval to preserve public peace, health, and safety.