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TLDEF Condemns Indiana Bill Targeting Transgender Youth and Adults
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund (TLDEF) denounces an Indiana bill singling out transgender students and adults for discrimination. Introduced by Republican state Sen. Jim Tomes, Senate Bill 35 would prohibit transgender students in public schools from using bathrooms and locker rooms that match who they are as boys and girls.
TLDEF Denounces Wisconsin Bill Targeting Transgender Students For Discrimination
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund denounces proposed legislation in Wisconsin that would ban transgender students from using restrooms and locker rooms that match who they are as boys and girls. The bill, proposed by Republican lawmakers Sen. Steve Nass and Rep. Jesse Kremer, would allow parents to file complaints with school districts if they believe their child’s privacy has been violated by a transgender student’s bathroom use. Additionally, parents could sue school districts for monetary and other damages if they feel the district has not addressed their concerns.
Norwegian School Parents Group Refuses Boy (15) To Join Classmate On a School Trip
The Committee believes 15-year-old has failed to follow school well enough to join themed trip to Poland. This is exclusion and bullying, says his parents.
Inside Out: sex, gender and sexuality diversity in Kiwi classrooms
RainbowYOUTH today announced the launch of Inside Out, the first ever curriculum-aligned resource in New Zealand created by Kiwis at a national scale. Inside Out’s aim: to help increase understanding and support of sex, gender and sexuality diversity within year 7-13 classrooms around the country.
Groundbreaking Guide Helps Schools Provide Supportive Environments for Transgender Students
Today, five national organisations introduced Schools In Transition: A Guide for Supporting Transgender Students in K-12 Schools, a first-of-its-kind publication for school administrations, teachers, and parents about how to provide safe and supportive environments for all transgender students, kindergarten through twelfth grade.
Catholic School Under Fire for Terminating Highly-Praised Lesbian Teacher Because She’s Married
Eight-year veteran teacher Margie Winters and her same-sex partner wed before Winters was hired at school.