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MVLA looks to pass formal policy protecting rights of transgender students

Original post made on Jan 25, 2022

The Mountain View Los Altos Union High School District is looking to codify rights and protections for transgender students with a formal policy that the board of trustees reviewed at a Monday, Jan. 24 meeting.

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Posted by papaKuartz
a resident of Martens-Carmelita
on Jan 25, 2022 at 2:35 pm

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Bravo to the MVLA district being brave in this matter. LGBT* kids (and transgender kids in particular) are at high risk of depression, self harm, etc., and if this helps anyone even a little bit then it's well worth it.
This is not about transforming the culture, radical liberalism run amok, etc... it's just helping to let EVERY kid know that NO ONE should feel unsafe or disrespected because of who they are.


Posted by ivg
a resident of Another Mountain View Neighborhood
on Jan 25, 2022 at 5:38 pm

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What does this even mean? Everyone has to use the name and pronouns that the student chooses, but the school can't tell anyone about it?


Posted by SMB
a resident of Monta Loma
on Jan 26, 2022 at 12:17 pm

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I am thrilled to read this news! Thank you MVLA for taking a stand and valuing/protecting our LGBTQIA+ students. Often times, students who identify as non-binary or transgender do not have the support of their families at home so school is one place where they can be their authentic selves.


Posted by gretchen
a resident of Monta Loma
on Jan 27, 2022 at 2:35 pm

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Proud to live in this district. Thanks


Posted by Tal Shaya
a resident of Rengstorff Park
on Jan 31, 2022 at 1:04 pm

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Not to be trite, but isn't there a student bill of rights already? And shouldn't rights apply to all students equally? If inclusivity is your goal, try harder.


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