TRANSGENDER SCHOOL LAWS

Rules

You have the right to be treated according to the gender you identify with. Your school cannot require you to provide legal or medical evidence in order to have your gender respected.

You have the right to be called by the name and pronouns consistent with your gender identity.

You have the right not to be bullied or harassed because you are transgender or gender non-conforming. If school administrators become aware of bullying or harassment they must take action to end it.

You have the right to equal educational opportunities regardless of your gender, including your gender identity or expression, or your race, nationality, or disability. This includes not being punished or excluded from school activities or events because you are transgender or gender non-conforming.

You have the right to dress and present yourself in a way that is consistent with your gender identity, so long as you follow rules for how to dress that apply to all students. This includes how you dress at school every day as well as for dances, graduation, and other school events.

You have the right to use restrooms, locker rooms, and other facilities that are consistent with your gender identity, and can't be forced to use separate facilities.

You have the right to privacy concerning your transgender status and gender transition. Any such information kept in school records must be kept private and not shared without your permission unless the school has a legitimate reason that it not based on gender bias.

You have the right not to be harassed or discriminated against based gender stereotypes, including stereotypes about sexual orientation.

You have the right to join or start a Gay-Straight Alliance or Pride Alliance, and to have your group treated like other student groups.