Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, S.1532/A.4576, to require school districts to establish policies and procedures regarding the treatment of transgender or gender non-conforming students

Summary

This resolution calls on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, Senate Bill S.1532 and Assembly Bill A.4576. These bills aim to require all school districts in New York State to establish specific policies and procedures for the treatment of transgender or gender non-conforming students. The proposed legislation is intended to ensure that school districts fully implement the anti-discrimination provisions of the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) as they pertain to these students. Specifically, the bills would mandate policies that ensure school employees use students' chosen names and pronouns, allow participation in sex-segregated activities and facilities (like restrooms and locker rooms) according to their gender identity, safeguard privacy regarding their status, and permit revision of education records to reflect their gender identity. Furthermore, schools would be prohibited from requiring medical diagnoses or identification documents before treating students according to their gender identity. The bills would take effect immediately upon passage.

Citizen Impact

This resolution advocates for state legislation that would directly impact students by ensuring schools adopt policies to affirm transgender and gender non-conforming students' identities, including the use of preferred names and pronouns, and access to facilities and activities consistent with their gender identity.

Confidence

high