A bill for an act prohibiting school districts and charter schools from taking disciplinary action against employees, contractors, or students for the use of legal names, the use of student names as listed in school registration forms or records, or for the failure to use personal pronouns in official communications, and providing civil penalties.

HF 80 prohibits Iowa school districts and charter schools from disciplining employees, contractors, or students for using legal names, names listed on school registration records, or for not using specific personal pronouns in official communications like emails or forms. It specifically bans disciplinary actions such as termination, suspension, or fines for these reasons. The bill allows affected employees to seek civil remedies, including reinstatement, back pay (up to three times annual wages), and attorney fees, if terminated in violation. This policy directly affects school staff, students, and contractors interacting within official school communications.