Civil rights: privacy; restriction of student access to certain restrooms and changing areas based on biological sex; provide for. Creates new act.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the "Student Restroom Privacy Act," requires Michigan educational institutions to ensure student privacy in multi-occupancy restrooms and changing areas by separating students based on their biological sex. It defines key terms like "biological sex" and "multiple occupancy restroom or changing area." The law includes exceptions for custodial, maintenance, medical assistance, and assisting students who need help.
Key provisions
- Requires educational institutions to provide separate restrooms and changing areas based on biological sex.
- Defines ‘biological sex’ as indicated on a birth certificate.
- Defines ‘multiple occupancy restroom or changing area’ to include facilities like restrooms, locker rooms, and changing rooms.
- Allows access to restrooms/changing areas of the opposite biological sex for custodial, maintenance, and medical purposes.
- Allows assistance to students who need help accessing these facilities.
Who is affected
- Educational institutions in Michigan
- Students attending Michigan educational institutions
- School administrators and staff
- Parents and legal guardians of students
Notable changes
- Establishes a requirement for separating students by biological sex in multi-occupancy facilities.
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Cameron Cavitt
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