Allows students to declare a preferred name for use in school records and diplomas.

This bill requires the Department of Education to implement a system for students to declare a preferred name for use in school records and diplomas. The department must update records such as email addresses, class rosters, transcripts, and diplomas to include the preferred name. The bill prohibits the department from charging a fee for these updates and from requiring legal documentation to demonstrate a legal name. The changes will apply starting with the 2026-2027 graduating class.

Allows students to declare a preferred name for use in school records and diplomas.

This bill requires the Department of Education to implement a system for students to declare a preferred name for use in school records and diplomas. The department must update records such as email addresses, class rosters, transcripts, and diplomas to include the preferred name. The bill prohibits the department from charging a fee for these updates and from requiring legal documentation to demonstrate a legal name. The changes will apply starting with the 2026-2027 graduating class.