Most school systems in Pennsylvania lack official guidelines on the education of gay, lesbian, transgender, and non-binary students, and the state's reporting system is not being used, records show. Without policies, districts and communities are increasingly clashing across the state as schools weigh the needs of students, and parents, and the rights of both groups. Policies can address everything from notification of the requested name and pronoun changes to accommodations, and without them, advocates say, they are risking the safety of young adults and exposing districts to federal discrimination lawsuits. In Bucks County, only three districts ― Bristol, Pennsbury, and New Hope-Solebury ― have policies related to gender-expansive and transgender children and teens. Currently, there are no laws in the state governing public school policy for transgender students. There are, however, proposed pieces of legislation that could impact all districts, if passed. One of the most prominent bills is the GOP-led HB 2813, referred to as the Parental Rights in Student Health Care Act. Introduced in September and led by Rep. Stephanie Borowicz, R-Clinton/Centre, and 18 other Republicans, the bill would implement changes for the 2023-2024 school year. It seeks to amend school policies to prevent teaching sexual or gender identity to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. #education
Lack Of Official LGBTQ+ Guidance Could Lead To Legal Troubles For Pennsylvania Schools
- Dr. Tai Houser
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