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Committee gives SB1002 'do pass' recommendation after testimony opposing restrictions on school staff
Summary
The Committee on Regulatory Oversight voted 3-2 to give Senate Bill 1002 a 'do pass' recommendation. The bill would bar school employees and contractors from using a pronoun for an underage student that differs from the student's biological sex without a parent's written consent; opponents urged trusting school professionals.
The Committee on Regulatory Oversight voted 3-2 to give Senate Bill 1002 a "do pass" recommendation after staff explained the measure and a public witness urged lawmakers to trust school professionals.
Staff told the committee SB1002 would forbid a public or charter school employee or independent contractor from knowingly addressing or referring to an underage student by a pronoun different from the student’s biological sex, or by a name not…
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