The Trump administration ended important protections for transgender students in US schools.

The United States Department of Education has terminated contracts with five school districts and one college that were meant to protect transgender students, the department said Monday.The measure removes federal requirements that directed schools to take steps such as training staff to respect students’ preferred names and pronouns and allowing bathroom access based on gender…

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Minnesota faces US lawsuit over transgender participation in school sports

A US lawsuit has challenged Minnesota’s stance on transgender athletes in schools. The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota and its school athletics governing body, fueling a contentious national debate over the participation of transgender athletes in girls’ sports, according to an AP News report. The lawsuit announced Monday alleges…

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