Protect Trans Students

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The President Joseph 'Joe' R. Biden

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Trans and Gender Non-Conforming Students Need Non-Discrimination Protections

Dear [Decision Maker],

I believe all students deserve a safe and affirming learning environment in school, including trans and gender non-conforming students. I am very disappointed by your decision to rescind the Title IX guidance to public schools that made it clear that Title IX non-discrimination protections apply to trans and gender non-conforming students.

Your action sets a terrible example to teachers, students and faculty in our public schools about the respect and dignity that should be shown to trans and gender non-conforming students. These students are regularly targets of harassment, violence, and other forms of discrimination, including being denied access to restrooms/locker rooms that match their gender identity.

In fact, according to the 2015 US Trans Survey, which surveyed thousands of trans and gender non-conforming people about their experiences in K-12 public schools, 54% of respondents had been verbally harassed, 24% had been physically attacked, and 17% had left school because their mistreatment was so bad. Also, 60% had been forced to use a bathroom or locker room inconsistent with their gender identity. This discrimination affects everything from their grades to their health to college admission to their future careers. Your action will make this situation worse.

Yet another outcome is possible. When trans and gender non-conforming students feel accepted, affirmed and safe in school, they succeed--just like any other student.

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You have it in your power to create a welcoming space in schools for all children. We urge you to do everything you can to protect and advance the rights of trans and gender non-conforming youth. They deserve a quality education in an environment free from discrimination so they have the capacity to reach their full potential.

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