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http://transgenderlawcenter.org/archives/10249
http://transequality.org/news.html#DepartmentofEducationClarification
"NCTE welcomes guidance issued today by the U.S. Department of Education which makes clear that the federal Title IX law prohibits discrimination against transgender students. The guidance, from the Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR), states: "Title IX's sex discrimination prohibition extends to claims of discrimination based on gender identity or failure to conform to stereotypical notions of masculinity or femininity and OCR accepts such complaints for investigation."
"This announcement is a breakthrough for transgender students, who too often face hostility at school and refusal by school officials to accept them for who they truly are," said NCTE Policy Director Harper Jean Tobin. "It is now clearer than ever that schools nationwide are responsible for ensuring that transgender students are respected and safe, and students can seek protection from the Department of Education and the courts if schools fail to do so."
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An amazing milestone for trans* people everywhere, especially those like me, who are still in school. This was passed a few days ago I think ((April 29, 2014)) Surprised I didn't hear about it earlier. This provides official protection against bulling/discrimination on GI for all federally funded US schools, ((Including universities)). When previously, it was only a few states that specified no discrimination based on GI. And includes bathroom rights!
So this is for ALL US schools then? If so, AWESOME! This is a HUGH step as it gives further strength to our case when it comes to work as well.