Each multi-occupancy restroom and changing area located in the District 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 restrooms or changing area” is defined as an area 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 District.

“Coach,” for the purposes of this policy is defined as a person employed by the district who is involved in the teaching or training of students participating in a school-sponsored athletic activity.

“School-sponsored athletic activity” for the purposes of this policy is defined as a sporting event that is supported and affiliated with the district such as games, matches, and tournaments.

If an individual does not wish to comply by using the appropriate restroom or changing room based on sex as defined herein, the District 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 District’s student behavior policy.

If a District 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 District policy and Oklahoma law based on the employee’s position within the District.

A district found out of compliance with the law/rules shall have a 5% reduction in state funding to be withheld from the school district in the fiscal year following the year of noncompliance.

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. 

3. If a suitable meeting room or area is not available, a coach may enter a locker room before, during, or after a school-sponsored athletic activity, provided:

• All students present are fully clothed;

• The coach is accompanied by at least one additional adult at all times; and

• If the coach is the opposite sex of the students present, the coach is accompanied by at least one adult of the same sex as the students present; and

• The adult accompanying the coach is not a current high school student.

Reference: OKLA. STAT. tit. 70 § 1-125 

OKLA. ADMIN. CODE § 210: 35-3-186

Approved by the Board of Education September 2022

Revised September 2023