Plain English Breakdown
The official summary states 'transgender concepts' are defined in the bill, but the provided text excerpts do not contain that definition.
AB-600: Opt-Out Rule for Transgender Topics in Schools (Did Not Become Law)
This proposed bill would have allowed parents to request that their children be excused from school lessons or surveys about transgender concepts, with schools required to provide alternative work and protect students from punishment.
What This Bill Does
- Would require public schools to excuse a student from any lesson, presentation, assembly, or curriculum discussing transgender concepts if the parent submits a written request.
- Would prohibit students who have opted out from participating in anonymous tests, questionnaires, or surveys about transgender topics.
- Would forbid school districts and charter schools from punishing students with discipline or academic penalties for being excused under this rule.
- Would require schools to provide alternative educational activities while the student is not participating in the excused lessons.
- Would allow individuals whose rights are violated by a violation of this bill to sue for money damages, other relief, and legal fees.
Who It Names or Affects
- Parents and guardians of students in public schools
- Public school districts, county offices of education, charter schools, and their staff
- Students attending these schools
Terms To Know
- Transgender concepts
- Topics that discuss, involve, or reference transgender people or ideas.
- Private right of action
- The legal ability for an individual to file a lawsuit in court without the government starting it first.
Limits and Unknowns
- This bill did not become law because it died at the Governor's desk on February 2, 2026.
- The official text states that 'transgender concepts' are defined but does not provide the specific definition in this summary.