(1) The State Department of Education, the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, the Mississippi Community College Board and the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board shall recognize, teach and establish policies and curriculum in accordance with the definitions of the terms “female,” “male” and “sex” as provided in Section 1-3-85 and Section 41-141-3(a). Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the policies and curriculum authorized by this subsection shall be adopted and approved as provided by law.
(2) Nothing in this section may be construed to limit or prohibit an institution, college or public school, or an employee, faculty or staff of such, from submitting to a grantor or accrediting body a statement that certifies compliance with controlling state and federal antidiscrimination laws for purposes of applying for a grant or from complying with the terms of accreditation by an accrediting body.