Transgendered kids can use whichever school washroom they wish: TDSB 24   


By Terry Davidson, Toronto Sun | Wednesday, October 3, 2012 8:59:12 EDT PM


http://www.lfpress.com/2012/10/03/transgendered-kids-can-use-whichever-school-washroom-they-wish-tdsb


TORONTO - Kids have the right to use any school washroom they wish — as long as the choice corresponds with their view of whether they're a boy or a girl, according to the Toronto District School Board.

The board released guidelines Wednesday for transgendered kids which address the issue of whether students should use washrooms designated for boys or girls.

"All students have ... the right to use a washroom that corresponds to the student's gender identity, regardless of the student's sex assigned at birth," states the 30-page document, Guidelines for the Accommodation of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Students and Staff.

It adds that a student will not have to provide a doctor's note or "identity documents," and that "a student's self-identification" is proof enough.

I know I'm seeing this a little late, but this news warms my heart.