Students Allowed to Participate in Programs and Activities and Use Facilities Consistent with the Students’ Gender Identity (K-12)

On August 12, 2013, the Governor approved Assembly Bill (“AB”) 1266, which amended Education Section 221.5 to add the following:, (f) A pupil shall be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school programs and activities, including athletic teams and competitions, and use facilities consistent with his or her gender identity, irrespective of the gender listed on the pupil’s records., AB 1266 becomes effective on January 1, 2014.