The District is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive educational and work-environment. The District will ensure that all single-occupancy bathroom facilities are designated as gender neutral for use by no more than one occupant at a time or for family or assisted use. The location of gender neutral bathrooms will take into consideration equity and availability throughout the building.
“Single-occupancy bathroom” means a bathroom intended for use by no more than one occupant at a time or for family or assisted use and which has a door for entry into and egress from the bathroom that may be locked by the occupant to ensure privacy and security.
All gender neutral bathroom facilities will be clearly designated by the posting of signage either on or near the entry door of each facility.
All single-occupant restrooms utilized by students in grades 5-12 shall have feminine hygiene products available. This requirement shall not apply to single-occupant restrooms designated for staff use only.
Education Law § 409-m
Public Buildings Law § 145
Adopted March 23, 2021