Educational equity: sex-segregated school programs and activities: sex at birth.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes California law regarding participation in school programs and activities, particularly athletic teams. It would require students to participate in these programs and use facilities consistent with the sex they were assigned at birth, rather than their gender identity as recorded. The bill also maintains existing policies about classes and counseling, ensuring equal access and exploration of diverse career options for all students.
Key provisions
- Requires pupil participation in sex-segregated programs and activities to align with ‘sex at birth’ instead of gender identity.
- Maintains existing provisions regarding equal access to classes regardless of sex.
- Preserves requirements for equal vocational and course counseling for students of different sexes.
- Requires school personnel to explore nontraditional career paths for students based on their sex at birth.
- Requires parental notification before career counseling sessions.
- Allows students to participate in physical education activities and sports based on their sex at birth.
Who is affected
- Students
- School districts
- School counselors
- Teachers
- Athletic teams and competitions
Notable changes
- Revises the existing law regarding gender identity in sex-segregated programs to prioritize ‘sex at birth’.
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