Washington HB1296 promotes student safety, education access, and privacy in public schools.

Washington HB1296 establishes policies prioritizing student safety, education access, and privacy in public schools. The bill mandates school districts to adopt policies eliminating discrimination based on gender identity and expression, addressing the needs of transgender and gender-expansive students, and prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying. It also outlines parental rights, including access to student education records, participation in classroom observations, and the ability to opt their child out of certain educational activities.

Washington HB1296 promotes student safety, education access, and privacy in public schools.

Washington HB1296 establishes policies prioritizing student safety, education access, and privacy in public schools. The bill mandates school districts to adopt policies eliminating discrimination based on gender identity and expression, addressing the needs of transgender and gender-expansive students, and prohibiting harassment, intimidation, and bullying. It also outlines parental rights, including access to student education records, participation in classroom observations, and the ability to opt their child out of certain educational activities.