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AZ HB2657

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Parker

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Requires schools to notify parents within 7 days if a student expresses gender incongruence or requests social affirmation of gender transition to school employees.

  • Prohibits schools from withholding information from parents about students' physical, emotional, or mental health, including gender identity matters incongruous with biological sex.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules1/23/2024
Education1/23/2024

Full Bill Text

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