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Linn‑Mar board debates rescinding transgender‑related policy; request made for clarifying statement
Summary
The board discussed and debated rescinding Policy 504.13, with trustees requesting a clear public statement that any rescission would not remove existing protections for transgender students.
The Linn‑Mar Community School District board held an extended discussion during the second reading of a recommendation to rescind Policy 504.13, which the agenda described as “transgender and students nonconforming to gender stereotypes.” Several trustees and policy‑committee members said they want the public to understand that rescinding the specific policy would not remove legal protections for transgender students and asked staff to draft a simple clarification to accompany the policy change.
“While I know this policy does not remove any protections for transgender students, there are people who don't feel that same level of confidence,” said a policy‑committee member who requested that the board issue a statement clarifying that existing protections would remain in place. The same trustee said the request for a…
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