HB 64 / SB 472

This bill is a critical bill that protects the privacy, safety, and dignity of children by requiring that all multi-occupancy restrooms, changing areas, and showers in residential educational programs be segregated by biological sex. This applies to all educational settings involving minors, including overnight programs, regardless of the program’s type or duration.

The bill defines “sex” based on biological reality, as outlined in Tennessee law (§ 1-3-105(c)), ensuring that boys and girls are not forced to share private facilities with individuals of the opposite sex. At a time when radical gender ideology is being pushed into schools across the country, HB 64 reaffirms Tennessee’s commitment to protecting children, honoring parental expectations, and upholding common-sense boundaries in school environments.

This legislation does not prevent schools from accommodating students in other ways—it simply maintains the longstanding, reasonable practice of separating intimate spaces by sex, especially in vulnerable settings like overnight trips or residential programs.

Tennessee takes a strong stand for student safety, privacy, and common sense—and sends a clear message that children will not be subjected to inappropriate or confusing policies in their schools.