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AR HB1749

Bill

Status

Failed

10/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Mary Bentley

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd General Assembly (2021 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public school employees from being required to use pronouns, titles, or other words to identify students as male or female that are inconsistent with the student's biological sex.

  • Prohibits state-supported institution of higher education employees from being required to use pronouns, titles, or other words to identify students as male or female that are inconsistent with the student's biological sex.

  • Allows public school employees who face adverse action for violating the prohibition to bring a claim and receive remedies under Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993, § 16-123-105.

  • Allows higher education employees who face adverse action for violating the prohibition to bring a claim and receive remedies under Arkansas Civil Rights Act of 1993, § 16-123-105.

Legislative Description

To Prohibit Requiring Public School And Institution Of Higher Education Employees From Addressing A Student By A Term That Identifies A Student As Male Or Female And That Is Inconsistent With The Student's Biological Sex.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

10/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Education4/8/2021
Education3/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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