This bill would authorize the attorney general to represent a local board of education and/or its employees if either is sued for adopting and/or implementing a policy that designates locker rooms, shower facilities, and bathrooms for use based on biological sex. It provides that the board and/or employees may obtain outside counsel if the attorney general determines there is a conflict of interest in representing them and may be reimbursed for that expense. The bill also provides that the board and/or employees will not be entitled to representation if they are guilty of willful or malicious misconduct.
 

SPECIAL NOTE

The School Protection Act did not make it to the Senate Floor for a vote. Senate votes on this bill were made by sitting members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.