Enacts provisions relating to the use of identifying pronouns by school employees and independent contractors

HB 38 requires public schools to obtain written parental permission before staff or contractors can use pronouns that differ from a student's biological sex (defined as the sex listed on their original birth certificate). It also allows school employees or contractors to refuse using such pronouns if it conflicts with their religious or moral beliefs. Schools must adopt policies aligning with these requirements, directly affecting students under 18, school staff, and parents. The bill does not address pronouns used outside school contexts or during discussions of public concerns.