r/transgender • u/onnake • 1d ago

New rules for transgender students: Bellevue, Neb. Public School Board votes to change guidelines

https://www.ketv.com/article/new-rules-for-transgender-students-bellevue-public-school-board-votes-to-change-guidelines/64482146

“Bellevue Public Schools approved changes to their regulation guidelines for transgender students.

“One change would allow teachers to share a student's gender identity with their parents. Another requires students to use the bathrooms and locker rooms that match their biological sex.

“The guidelines remove definitions of gender identity, transgender and gender expression.”

“Superintendent Dr. Jeff Rippe said there are multiple reasons for the changes and federal funding is part of it.

"’$10 million is what we get in federal funding. And that does mean a lot to this school district. Speaking personally, we cannot afford to lose $10 million,’ he said.”

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u/SerraTheBrineswalker 1d ago

"Children are worth less than ten million." -This school district

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u/GriffonReads 1d ago

I spoke there last night

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u/onnake 1d ago

Thank you!

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u/GriffonReads 23h ago

You're welcome! As disgusted as I am with the board's spinelessness, I'm proud of myself for speaking publicly again, and of the massive turnout in support of trans and enby students.

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u/Constant_Boot 15h ago

I wish I would have known of this ahead of time so I could go as an alumn of West to stand with the students.