HB 2526
Requiring usage of restrooms in public schools be based upon biological sex
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Bill overview
This bill requires West Virginia public schools to designate restrooms and changing areas based on a student’s sex as listed on their birth certificate. Schools must separate facilities for male and female students and provide accommodations for those who cannot use the designated facilities. The bill also establishes penalties for non-compliance and grants the State Board of Education authority to create rules related to this policy.
Key provisions
- Public school restrooms and changing areas must be designated for male or female students based on their birth certificate sex.
- Schools must provide reasonable accommodations for students who cannot use the designated facilities.
- The bill prohibits students of the opposite sex from using facilities designated for their own sex, with limited exceptions for emergencies or custodial staff.
- Penalties, including fines, may be imposed on school officials for non-compliance.
- Parents can sue school districts for violations of the bill’s provisions.
- The State Board of Education is granted rulemaking authority to implement the bill.
- The bill references the Americans with Disabilities Act and considerations for young children needing assistance.
Who is affected
- Public school students
- Public school administrators
- School staff
- Parents of public school students
- West Virginia public schools
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