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HF 3533

Classroom instruction related to gender identity in public schools prohibited, and parental notification required.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben Davis and 4 co-sponsors

Minnesota bill prohibits K-12 classroom instruction on gender identity and mandates schools notify parents when students request different names or pronouns.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Education Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 3533

Legislative bill overview

HF 3533 would prohibit classroom instruction related to gender identity in Minnesota public schools and require schools to notify parents if a student requests to use a different name or pronoun. The bill would create legal restrictions on curriculum content and school policies regarding gender identity matters for K-12 students.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects how schools handle sensitive student matters and curriculum design, impacting LGBTQ+ students, parents seeking parental notification, educators developing lesson plans, and school administrators implementing policies. The bill addresses competing values around parental rights, student privacy, educational curriculum standards, and student safety/support.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition and scope: "Classroom instruction related to gender identity" is broad and undefined—it's unclear whether this prohibits mentions in health class, literary discussions, history lessons, or only explicit curriculum units
  • Parental notification vs. student safety: Mandated parental disclosure could conflict with student confidentiality protections and potentially endanger students in unsupportive home environments, particularly for vulnerable minors
  • First Amendment and curriculum concerns: Schools and educators may argue the restriction limits their professional judgment and potentially violates constitutional speech protections for educational institutions
  • Existing policy variation: Schools currently have diverse approaches; standardized prohibition may override local control and district policies already in place

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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