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This debate offers an opportunity for candidates to speak directly to the future of our country—our students. Will they commit to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ youth, writes GLSEN's Melanie Willingham-Jaggers.
“This ruling acknowledges that every student deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported in their schools – without fear of being outed against their will,” Tony Hoang, executive director of Equality California, said.
It’s the latest in a series of cases where the high court has dodged the issue of transgender rights at school – often leaving in place lower court rulings that sided with trans students.
The U.K. study, while using a small sample, cautions against blanket bans on trans women's participation in women's sports.
Missouri's House Bill 2885 would send teachers who use students' chosen names and pronouns to prison for up to five years.
The judge found the policy violated the state constitution by discriminating based on the student’s sex.
He says his school system will stick to its inclusive policies which are in accordance with Virginia state law.
The list of states with bans keeps growing.
