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Senate committee backs bill requiring single‑sex designation for multi‑occupancy school restrooms, allows private enforcement
Summary
The Wyoming Senate Committee of the Whole reported favorably a bill that would require each public school district to designate multi‑occupancy restrooms and changing rooms as for exclusive use by males or females and to offer single‑occupancy accommodations.
The Wyoming Senate Committee of the Whole reported favorably a bill that would require public school districts to designate multi‑occupancy restrooms and changing rooms as for the exclusive use of the male sex or the female sex and to provide reasonable single‑occupancy accommodations for those who request them.
Senator Dan Larson, the bill sponsor, said the measure was prompted by complaints in his district and by school officials seeking statewide guidance. “This bill is brought forward, essentially, by discussions with my school district, and they’re having issues with boys and girls bathrooms,” Larson said during floor explanation.
Key provisions: The bill…
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