An Act To Protect Children'S Identification By Requiring Public Schools To Use The Name And Gender Specified On A Child'S Birth Certificate

This bill requires Maine public schools to use the name and gender listed on a student's birth certificate for identification purposes at enrollment. It directly affects minor students and their families, mandating that school staff refer to students using this birth certificate information unless parents provide written permission for changes or submit legal documentation of a name or gender change. The policy applies to all public and charter schools, with exceptions only for documented legal changes or explicit parental consent. Schools must follow this rule unless parents specifically request otherwise in writing. The law aims to standardize student identification using official birth records.