Transgender inclusions adopted in Orange County FL Public School Board

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Over the past couple days, Central Florida has been abuzz in controversy on the successful passing of inclusions for GLBTQI students and employees of Orlando's Orange County Public School System- with the primary focus on gender identity and gender expression, besides the approval of sexual orientation with the amendment. There is now even protection for genetic information which would include intersex conditions. The Board's revised Anti-Bullying Policy will also now protect those that have yet to start the process... Here are some installments of the local media coverage, including an interview with the president of GIFT- Central Florida's Transgender & Intersex Community outreach group... with more interviews to follow.
revised Student Policy: http://www.boarddocs.com/fla/orcpsfl/Board.nsf/files/922QQH6A6221/$file/2012.10.11%20JB%20Equal%20Educational%20Opportunities%20bjw%20(RVS).pdf

Revised Teacher/Employee Policy: http://www.boarddocs.com/fla/orcpsfl/Board.nsf/files/922QSM6A91B1/$file/2012.10.15%20GBA%20Equal%20Opportunity%20Employment%20with%20EEO%20Grievance%20procedure%20(RVS).pdf

Revised Anti-Bullying and Harassment Policy: http://www.boarddocs.com/fla/orcpsfl/Board.nsf/files/922QUT6ABB7F/$file/2012.10.15%20ADD%20Safe%20Schools%20-%20Anti%20Bullying%20bjw%20(RVS).pdf


Group fears policy change will allow cross-dressing teachers in classrooms
Florida Family Council protesting potential move in Orange County
Published On: Dec 10 2012 08:36:42 AM EST  Updated On: Dec 10 2012 07:35:52 PM EST
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Group-fears-policy-change-will-allow-cross-dressing-teachers-in-classrooms/-/1637132/17716032/-/ce7n15z/-/index.html

Gender policy divides district
Hundreds of parents and students gathered to voice their opinions over a controversial gender discrimination plan.
Published On: Dec 11 2012 11:19:00 PM EST  Updated On: Dec 11 2012 11:36:18 PM EST
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Gender-policy-divides-district/-/1637132/17742950/-/45q9gi/-/index.html

Gender protection passes in Orange County schools
Tensions run high at controversial plan's meeting
Published On: Dec 11 2012 11:37:02 PM EST  Updated On: Dec 12 2012 12:33:13 PM EST
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Sexual-orientation-protection-passes-in-Orange-County-schools/-/1637132/17742972/-/57fr4j/-/index.html

Transgender counselor discusses non-discrimination policy debate: No 'surprise'
Orange County School Board passes policy 6-2
Published On: Dec 12 2012 09:29:32 PM EST  Updated On: Dec 12 2012 11:49:06 PM EST
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Transgender-counselor-discusses-non-discrimination-policy-debate-No-surprise/-/1637132/17756438/-/465cl6z/-/index.html