Schools; public schools; students; higher education; prohibiting certain name usage; pronouns; prohibiting adverse employment action; prohibiting student disciplinary action; private cause of action; legal remedies; limitations; effective date.

Summary

The 'Free to Speak Act' requires employees of public schools and state colleges to address students only by their legal name and pronouns that match the student's biological sex, unless a parent gives written permission. It also bars schools from disciplining students who refuse to use such names or pronouns, and shields employees from adverse employment actions for the same reason. Violations give the harmed party a private right to sue for damages within two years.

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