February 28, 2022 Group Watch: Bill Restricting Transgender Bathroom Access Passes AL House
A bill to require Alabama public school students to use restrooms and locker rooms designated for the sex shown on their birth certificates passed the House of Representatives. The bill’s sponsor said the purpose of the legislation was to protect the safety and privacy of girls. Opponents of the bill said it would add to the ostracization of students already facing difficulties because of gender dysphoria. The Republican majority passed the bill over the opposition of Democrats by a vote of 74-24. During the debate, it was stated the Alabama State Board of Education does not have a policy that regulates bathroom use by transgender students but local districts are providing accommodations in some instances.
