Lakeland school board approves gender identity policy
Jaqueline Myers gave public comment in support of a new policy at a Lakeland Joint School District Board of Trustees meeting Monday that restricts teachers from discussing gender identity or sexuality with students in the district.
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The Lakeland Joint School District Board of Trustees voted Monday to create district policy that requires students to use restrooms and locker rooms that correspond with their biological sex, and the policy identifies gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender identity as topics the district will not discuss, address or educate children about.
"There should be no discussion with a child on this topic with any other adult other than the parent," said Vice Chair Ramona Grissom...