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December 12, 2023 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 48.

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


ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Policy 5.65 Bathrooms and Changing Facilities11/16/2023Cover Memo