Arkansas schools can refuse to call students by fictitious names chosen by the children, if the parents do not consent to the name change. Schools can also refer to students according to their real gender as stated on birth certificate without penalty or fear of losing their jobs. [Given Name Act]

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There are gaps in this Given Name Act that could still cause trouble for teachers. If a parent consents to their child's confusion, the teacher might not have any further protection, and be forced to go along with a lie to keep their job.