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School Uniform (Gender Neutrality) Bill

A Bill to require school uniform policies to be gender-neutral; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Layla MoranLiberal Democrat

Last Updated

22 March 2019

In Plain English

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The School Uniform (Gender Neutrality) Bill would require school uniform policies to be gender-neutral, removing rules that assign clothing to pupils based on gender. It aims to allow all pupils to wear clothes that align with their gender identity and to reduce gender-based discrimination in schools. In short, it moves dress codes away from fixed 'boys' and 'girls' rules toward inclusive options.

Key Points

Requires schools to adopt gender-neutral uniform policies, removing gender-based dress rules
Expands acceptable uniform choices so all pupils can wear items (such as trousers or skirts) regardless of gender
Aims to reduce gender stereotypes and discrimination, and supports pupils who identify as transgender or non-binary
Creates obligations for schools to implement and publicly share their gender-neutral policy

Progress

Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; it has not yet progressed to the committee stage.

Who is affected?

Pupils and students of all ages in schoolsTransgender, non-binary and gender-nonconforming pupilsParents and carers of pupilsTeachers, school staff and school governorsSchools and local education authorities responsible for implementing uniform policies

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - School Uniform (Gender Neutrality)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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