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Board told to update local policy after governor signs new bathroom bill; committee plans measured changes
Summary
Board policy committee reported that the governor signed a state 'bathroom bill' that will require local policy updates by Feb. 25; district leaders said they will work with administrators and counselors to change policy while minimizing student harm.
During board business on Dec. 11, trustees were informed that the governor signed a state bill affecting bathroom policies in schools and that the district must revise local policy by Feb. 25 to comply with the new law.
A speaker on the policy committee said the district believes it has a policy that protects students but will need to change it to conform with the state requirement. Committee members said they prefer to delay revisions until they must act (the Feb. 25 deadline), and they are coordinating with administrators and counselors to identify and discreetly support affected students while minimizing harm.
The legislative liaison also summarized other pending state education proposals in a late‑session period, including discussions around House Bill 206 and amendments to parental‑notice and religious‑instruction leave provisions. Trustees said they will continue to monitor legislative developments and work with district counsel and administrators on policy updates.
