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SB 120

Relating to: school board policies related to changing a pupil’s legal name and pronouns.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by André Jacque and 1 co-sponsor

Wisconsin bill requiring school boards to establish policies mandating parental notification and consent for students' legal name and pronoun changes in school systems.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 120

Legislative bill overview

SB 120 establishes requirements for Wisconsin school board policies governing how students can change their legal names and pronouns in school records and communications. The bill mandates parental notification and consent procedures when students request such changes, with specific provisions about when and how schools must inform parents of these requests.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects school administrative practices around student identity documentation and how schools communicate with parents about student requests. It has real implications for student privacy, parental rights, school operations, and the educational environment for transgender and non-binary students in Wisconsin.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental consent requirements vs. student privacy: Mandating parental notification may conflict with student confidentiality interests and could create safety concerns for students in unsupportive home environments, while supporters argue parents have fundamental rights to information about their children.
  • Age-based thresholds: Determining at what age students can request changes independently versus requiring parental involvement involves balancing developmental capacity, parental authority, and student autonomy in ways different stakeholders view differently.
  • School administrative burden and liability: Schools may face legal exposure depending on how policies handle conflicts between parental notification requirements and student safety concerns or existing confidentiality practices.

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

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