Protecting the rights of parents and guardians by using students' given names in public schools.

SB 5136, the "Given Name Act," requires Washington public schools to use students' birth certificate names and pronouns matching their biological sex (as listed on their birth certificate) without parental written permission. School staff - including teachers, administrators, and support workers - must follow this rule unless parents provide specific written consent for alternative names or pronouns. The bill also allows school employees to refuse using non-biological-sex pronouns based on religious or moral beliefs and permits affected individuals to seek legal recourse for violations. It applies to all K-12 public school employees and students under 18, with no exceptions for discussing gender identity outside school duties.