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AZ HB2657
Bill
Status
1/23/2024
Primary Sponsor
Barbara Parker
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AI Summary
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Expands parental rights in section 1-602 to include consent requirements before schools provide instruction on gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, or implement gender transition plans for students.
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Requires schools to notify parents within 7 days if a student expresses gender incongruence or requests social affirmation of gender transition to school employees.
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Prohibits schools from withholding information from parents about students' physical, emotional, or mental health, including gender identity matters incongruous with biological sex.
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Adds definition of "curriculum" in education code to include all textbooks, learning materials, videos, software, questionnaires, surveys, and written or electronic materials used for instruction.
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Establishes remedies for parental rights violations including declaratory relief, injunctive relief, liquidated damages of $5,000 per violation, and attorney fees for parents who successfully sue school districts or charter schools.
Legislative Description
Parent's rights; mental; physical health
Mental Health
Last Action
House read second time
1/24/2024