Enacts provisions governing the social transition of children in schools
HB 1085 prohibits public school staff from discussing sexual orientation or gender identity in classrooms, school activities, or while interacting with students, except as permitted by state-approved curriculum. If a student shares such information, staff must notify parents within 24 hours and stop further discussion unless parents request assistance. The bill defines "social transition" as a child changing name, pronouns, or appearance without medical/legal steps, and criminalizes staff providing support for this (e.g., advice, resources) as a class E felony requiring sex offender registration. It directly affects public school staff, students, and parents by restricting school-based discussions and mandating parental involvement.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 28, 2025
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Jamie Ray Gragg
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