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New Transgender Rules

The School Reform Commission on Thursday adopted a new policy for how Philadelphia public schools deal with transgender students. Effective immediately:

The School Reform Commission on Thursday adopted a new policy for how Philadelphia public schools deal with transgender students. Effective immediately:

Students may be addressed by names and pronouns corresponding to their gender identity. This applies to interactions with other students and staff, and all written records, including report cards, class rosters, and photo ID.

Transgender identity, legal name, and sex assigned at birth are confidential.

Students may participate in gender-segregated groups that correspond to their gender identity.

Schools should use gender-neutral language in communication with all students and families, regardless of a student's gender identity.

Students may access locker rooms and restrooms that correspond to their gender identity.

Students may also dress in accordance with their gender identity. Schools may not adopt dress codes on the basis of gender.

School District of Philadelphia

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