Transgender Guidelines to Get Input From Public
03/01/2010 Reported By: Tom Porter
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http://www.mpbn.net/News/MaineNewsArchive/tabid/181/ctl/ViewItem/mid/3475/ItemId/11237/Default.aspxThe Maine Human Rights Commission has voted to hold a public hearing on controversial proposals that would allow so-called transgender students to use their bathroom of choice. At a meeting in Augusta, the five commissioners today spoke out for the first time about the draft guidelines which were issued to them last month.
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Transgender School Guidelines Put On Hold
Maine Human Rights Commission To Schedule Public Hearing
POSTED: 6:06 pm EST March 1, 2010
http://www.wmtw.com/mostpopular/22709245/detail.htmlAUGUSTA, Maine --
The Maine Human Rights Commission met Monday to consider new guidelines for transgender school students, but instead voted to postpone any decisions pending a public hearing.
Monday's hearing at the Senator Inn in Augusta was open to the public, but not for public comment, which angered several people in attendance. A passionate debate arose that, at times, erupted into angry outbursts.
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Panel defers on transgender rules for schools
Maine Human Rights Commission will seek public comment on guide
By Heather Steeves and Abigail Curtis
BDN Staff
http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/138022.htmlAUGUSTA, Maine — After a contentious meeting Monday that drew angry outbursts from the crowd, the Maine Human Rights Commission postponed deciding whether to give advice to schools about how to accommodate transgender students.
The commission decided 4-1 against taking action on proposed guidelines so that it can get more public comment.
