Relating to instruction relating to gender identity in the curriculum provided to students enrolled in kindergarten through grade eight in school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, and charter schools and creating a private cause of action

This bill establishes that the curriculum utilized in kindergarten through grade eight by a school district, accredited nonpublic school, or charter school in accordance with the state’s educational standards shall not include instruction relating to gender identity. “Gender identity”, for purposes of the bill, means a gender-related identity of a person, regardless of the person’s assigned sex at birth. The bill provides that if a school district, accredited nonpublic school, or charter school violates this prohibition, a parent or guardian of a student may bring a civil action for injunctive relief against the school district, accredited nonpublic school, or charter school to prohibit the school district, accredited nonpublic school, or charter school from continuing such violation. The bill also provides that if the parent or guardian is the prevailing party in this action, the court shall award reasonable court costs and attorney fees to the parent or guardian.