Oppose Arizona Senate Bill 1166: Protect Transgender Student Rights

The proposed Arizona Senate Bill 1166 poses a significant risk to the rights and well-being of transgender students. It mandates parental notification when school employees use pronouns or names that affirm a student's gender identity, potentially infringing on their privacy and autonomy. Furthermore, it allows school employees to refuse to use names and pronouns that affirm a student's gender identity if it conflicts with their religious or moral convictions, thereby enabling discrimination. This bill is currently pending in the House Education Committee. It is crucial to take immediate action to prevent the passage of this bill and protect the rights and dignity of transgender students.