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Senate Approves Bill Protecting Physical Privacy in Public Schools

Mar 15, 2023Jerry CoxLegislatureArkansas Legislature, Privacy

*Above: Sen. Dan Sullivan (R – Jonesboro) and Rep. Mary Bentley (R – Perryville) present H.B. 1156 protecting student privacy in Arkansas.*

On Monday the Arkansas Senate approved a bill protecting physical privacy at public schools.

H.B. 1156 by Rep. Mary Bentley (R – Perryville) and Sen. Dan Sullivan (R – Jonesboro) addresses privacy in public school locker rooms, showers, restrooms, changing areas, and similar facilities by requiring public schools to designate these facilities for “male” or “female” use.

The bill also addresses sleeping accommodations for students on overnight school trips.

H.B. 1156 passed in the Arkansas House of Representatives last month, where it received very strong support from lawmakers.

This is a good bill that will help protect Arkansas’ students.

The Senate amended the bill — which means the House has to vote on the bill one more time before it can pass and go to Gov. Sanders to become law.

Below is a breakdown of Monday’s vote on H.B. 1156

The Following Senators Voted For H.B. 1156

J. Boyd
J. Bryant
Caldwell
A. Clark
Crowell
B. Davis
Dees
J. Dismang
J. Dotson
J. English
Flippo
Gilmore
K. Hammer
Hester
Hickey
Hill
Irvin
B. Johnson
M. Johnson
B. King
M. McKee
J. Payton
C. Penzo
J. Petty
Rice
Stone
G. Stubblefield
D. Sullivan
D. Wallace

The Following Senators Voted Against H.B. 1156

L. Chesterfield
S. Flowers
G. Leding
F. Love
R. Murdock
C. Tucker

Senate Committee Passes Bill Protecting Public School Student Privacy

Feb 15, 2023Jerry CoxLegislationArkansas Legislature, Education, Privacy, Transgender

On Wednesday the Senate Education Committee passed a measure protecting the physical privacy and safety of public school students in Arkansas.

H.B. 1156 by Rep. Mary Bentley (R – Perryville) and Sen. Dan Sullivan (R – Jonesboro) addresses privacy in public school locker rooms, showers, restrooms, changing areas, and similar facilities.

The bill required public schools to designate these facilities for “male” or “female” use.

H.B. 1156 passed in the Arkansas House of Representatives two weeks ago, where it received very strong support from lawmakers.

H.B. 1156 is a good bill that will protect public school students in Arkansas.

It now goes to the entire Arkansas Senate for consideration.

Arkansas House Passes Bill Protecting Physical Privacy at Public School

Feb 1, 2023Jerry CoxLegislationArkansas Legislature, Privacy, Transgender

On Wednesday the Arkansas House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a measure that would protect the physical privacy and safety of students at public school

This is a good bill that will protect public school students in Arkansas.

The bill passed with 80 votes in the Arkansas House of Representatives on Wednesday.

It now goes to the Arkansas Senate for consideration.