Pursuant to SB615 (2022), each multioccupancy restroom and changing area located in public schools serving students in prekindergarten through twelfth grades shall be designated as either for the exclusive use of the male sex or for the exclusive use of the female sex.

“Sex,” for the purposes of this policy is defined as the physical condition of being male or female based on genetics and physiology, as identified on the individual’s original birth certificate.

“Multiple occupancy restroom or changing area” is defined as an area in a public school or public charter school building designed or designated to be used by more than one individual at a time, where individuals may be in various stages of undress in the presence of other individuals. The term may include but is not limited to a school restroom, locker room, changing room, or shower room.

“Individual,” for the purposes of this policy is defined as any student or employee of the Technology Center.

If an individual does not wish to comply by using the appropriate restroom or changing room based on sex as defined herein, the Technology Center shall provide a reasonable accommodation by providing access to a single-occupancy restroom or changing room.

If a student refuses to comply with the use of the appropriate restroom or changing room based on sex as defined herein or the single-occupancy restroom or changing room accommodation, the student shall be disciplined pursuant to the Technology Center’s student behavior policy.

If a Technology Center employee refuses to comply with the use of the appropriate restroom or changing room based on sex as defined herein or the single-occupancy restroom or changing room accommodation, the employee shall be disciplined pursuant to the appropriate Technology Center policy and Oklahoma law based on the employee’s position within the Technology Center.

This policy does not apply to individuals entering the multioccupancy restroom or changing facility designated for the opposite sex under the following circumstances:

1. For custodial, maintenance, or inspection purposes; or

2. To render emergency medical assistance.

Adopted October 10, 2022