MLSD suspends protections for trans students
Board Chair, Kirryn Jensen, pictured, along with board members Amy Breitenstein, Paul Hill and Carla Urias voted to suspend policy 3211 at the March 20 regular board meeting. The policy, which was established in 2022, protects transgender students from harassment, intimidation and bullying, according to the written policy. However, Jensen said the suspension of the policy will prevent transgender girls from participating in girls' sports or using women’s bathrooms or locker rooms.
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Board member Ryan Coulston voted no on the suspension of policy 3211. Coulston said the board should be focusing on policies to prevent bullying and protect all students, regardless of their identity. He said he would like further time to review the policy’s pros and cons. He also wanted more clarification on the goal and timeline of suspending the policy.
MOSES LAKE – The Moses Lake School District school board suspended policy 3211, which protects transgender students from harassment, intimidation and bullying, at the March 20 regular board meeting.
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