Sask. teachers prepare to navigate new name, pronoun policy as school year begins

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Teachers in Saskatchewan now have to report to parents or guardians every time a student wants to change their name or pronouns at school, but the repercussions for not following those rules remain hazy.

, saying school divisions were not consulted about the changes and requested the policies be paused pending a review — something Premier Scott Moe said last week he is not considering.

When asked about children who may not feel safe disclosing a wish to be called by a different name or pronoun, Cockrill said the province will "make sure that in the implementation plans with the 27 school divisions that there are supports offered to those students." Manmeet Singh, a Regina father of two, said the well-being of his daughters is top of mind for him when he advocates in favour of the policy.

Boutilier said he sees many parents rooting for the new policy are largely coming from a place of compassion, but he noted that's not the case for all students.

 

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