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House passes bill to require private changing accommodations in public schools
Summary
Senate Bill 105, described on the floor as protecting students from being required to change publicly, passed the House with a vote of 65–4; sponsors said schools must provide a reasonable accommodation and maintain local control over how to implement it.
The Utah House approved first consideration and final passage of Senate Bill 105, titled on the floor as "Student Bridal and Modesty in Public Education," a measure sponsors described as prohibiting schools from requiring students to change clothes publicly and requiring schools to provide a reasonable accommodation.
Representative DeFe (floor sponsor) said the bill prevents a student from being required to change publicly and directs a school to provide a reasonable accommodation if a student requests to change privately. The sponsor said the bill preserves local control by allowing each local education agency to determine the accommodation that best fits its operations.
The House record shows the bill was heard in committee with an 11–0–5 vote and that final passage on the floor recorded 65 yes votes and 4 no votes. The chamber waived further debate and moved directly to a roll call.
Sponsors emphasized the measure is not prescriptive about exactly how schools must provide private changing accommodations, leaving implementation to local school districts.
