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GA SB88
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Carden Summers
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AI Summary
- Private schools and persons standing in loco parentis are prohibited from implementing curriculum or instruction on gender identity, queer theory, gender ideology, or gender transition for children under 16 without first providing notice and obtaining express written parental consent
- Local boards of education and public school governing bodies must adopt written policies by January 1, 2025, providing guidance to school personnel on parental involvement and child privacy regarding gender identity and gender transition issues, including when to notify parents and when to refer students to counselors or administrators
- Modification of a child's official public or private school records based on gender transition or a change in gender identity is prohibited without written consent from each parent
- Intentional violations may result in withholding of public school funds, ineligibility for athletic association participation, disqualification of private schools from the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship Program, or Professional Standards Commission investigation of the educator involved
- The State Board of Education is required to promulgate model policies, and the Department of Education must provide technical assistance; exemptions apply to certain state agencies (e.g., Department of Human Services, Department of Juvenile Justice) and religious institutions where requirements conflict with religious tenets
Legislative Description
"Parents and Children Protection Act of 2023"; enact
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
2/16/2024
Committee Referrals
Education and Youth2/6/2023
Full Bill Text
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