Title
APPROVAL OF NEW SCHOOL BOARD POLICY 5.65 - USE OF RESTROOMS AND CHANGING FACILITIES
Description
Approval of New School Board Policy 5.65 - Use of Restrooms and Changing Facilities - has been created to comply with HB 1521 and new FL Department of Education rule
• In accordance with Safety in Private Spaces Act, requires multiple-occupancy bathrooms or changing facilities to be male or female, allows for providing unisex bathrooms or changing facilities
• Updates definition of multiple-occupancy and unisex bathrooms or changing facilities
• Exceptions in accordance with state law
• Accompanying state forms to submit verifying designation of each current district building’s bathrooms and changing facilities, must submit for all new buildings in the future
Gap Analysis
This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.
Previous Outcomes
Expected Outcomes
This is a new policy.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the new School Board Policy 5.65 - Use of Restrooms and Changing Facilities - be approved as presented.
Contact Information
CHRIS PARENTEAU chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net
CRAIG MANIGLIA craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact