
Regional School Unit 39 states that students may identify as transgender without parents knowing or being involved
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Parents Defending Education submitted a public records request to Regional School Unit 39 seeking any guidance on transgender issues. The district provided PDE with a “Gender Diverse Student Support Plan” that asks for a student’s “preferred name,” “preferred gender identity,” and “preferred pronouns.” This plan explains that the district may choose to not involve parents in their children identifying as transgender by stating “parents should also be included if they initiated the request or the student wishes their inclusion (staff will use their best judgment as to the interests and safety of the child as to whether parents are included).”
Another question on the plan asks if the “student is ‘open’ with one or more parent/guardian.” Students are allowed to use the restrooms and locker rooms that match their preferred gender identity.
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