The proposed Arizona Senate Bill 1166 poses a significant threat 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 the privacy and autonomy of these students. Furthermore, the bill permits 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. This provision could enable discrimination against transgender students. Given the immediate threat this bill poses, it is crucial to take urgent action to protect the rights and dignity of transgender students in Arizona. Therefore, the request is to reconsider the support for this bill and work towards policies that affirm and protect all students' identities.
