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Title: [Australia] State school review makes life easier for transgender pupils
Post by: Amelia Pond on September 16, 2013, 08:57:35 AM
Post by: Amelia Pond on September 16, 2013, 08:57:35 AM
State school review makes life easier for transgender pupils (http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/state-school-review-makes-life-easier-for-transgender-pupils/story-fnihsrf2-1226720500439)
TANYA CHILCOTT, DARYL PASSMORE, THE COURIER-MAIL, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 12:00AM
Schools will be required to consider the needs of homosexual, transgender and intersex students in a bid to further protect vulnerable children from discrimination and bullying.
Schools will also need to consider sleeping arrangements at camps and the timing of physical education classes to minimise issues around clothing changes.
The policy, which is expected to be released next month, has been backed by Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek.
Mr Langbroek said: "Self-identity can be very challenging for young people, particularly for our most vulnerable students."
Under the draft policy, schools will be encouraged to have mixed gender sporting teams and discuss with the student and parents options for toilets and change rooms, including access to any gender-neutral facilities.
TANYA CHILCOTT, DARYL PASSMORE, THE COURIER-MAIL, SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 12:00AM
Schools will be required to consider the needs of homosexual, transgender and intersex students in a bid to further protect vulnerable children from discrimination and bullying.
Schools will also need to consider sleeping arrangements at camps and the timing of physical education classes to minimise issues around clothing changes.
The policy, which is expected to be released next month, has been backed by Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek.
Mr Langbroek said: "Self-identity can be very challenging for young people, particularly for our most vulnerable students."
Under the draft policy, schools will be encouraged to have mixed gender sporting teams and discuss with the student and parents options for toilets and change rooms, including access to any gender-neutral facilities.