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Rainbow Parents urges Bennington Public Schools to prepare for fallout from Nebraska law LB89
Summary
A representative of Rainbow Parents of Nebraska told the Bennington school board that the state law known as LB89 will increase safety risks and emotional harm for transgender and gender-nonconforming students and urged the district to prepare counselors, staff and policies ahead of the school year.
Sherry Schuler, speaking for Rainbow Parents of Nebraska, told the Bennington Public Schools Board of Education at its Aug. 11 meeting that state legislation known as LB89 will cause “chaos this fall” for transgender students and urged the district to prepare staff and strengthen supports.
Schuler said LB89 “bans transgender athletes from teams that align with their gender, not just at the high school level, but [covers] K‑12.” She also quoted Gov. Jim Pillen as saying,…
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