Restroom policy changes at Pennridge School District divides parents, students

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Controversy in Bucks County over gender identity and school restrooms. Students and parents in the Pennridge School District voiced their concerns as the school board considers changing its bathroom policy.

In Bucks County there is controversy over school restrooms at Pennridge School District.On Wednesday night, the school board heard public comment from over 20 people who were divided on the issue of which restrooms students can use based on their gender identity.Currently, students must use restrooms based on their biological sex or go to a single-user restroom."Do we honestly think making gender-neutral bathrooms will resolve these issues? Absolutely not.

She said the district’s policies are violating the rights of students who identify as LGBTQ."Anytime you’re segregating children based on a protected class which gender identity, gender expression falls under Title IX, under sex, that you are enforcing segregation in the schools and enforcing discrimination," said Foster.

 

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