SB76

Requiring employees of school districts and postsecondary educational institutions to use the name and pronouns consistent with a student's biological sex and birth certificate and authorizing a cause of action for violations therefor.

Chamber Passed·2/25/25

Kansas SB76 mandates school employees to use a student's birth certificate name and pronouns matching their biological sex, barring exceptions.

Kansas SB76, known as the given name act, requires employees of school districts and postsecondary educational institutions to use a student's name and pronouns consistent with their biological sex and birth certificate. This requirement applies unless the student's parent provides written permission for different pronouns or a name other than the one on the birth certificate. Employees and students are protected from adverse actions or disciplinary measures for adhering to these rules.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 26–14 · Feb 25, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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14 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 4, 2025

1:30 PM

House Education Hearing

Feb 10, 2025

1:30 PM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507

Mar 7, 2025

House

House Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Education

Mar 4, 2025

House

House Hearing: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 1:30 PM Room 218-N