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by Causes | 3.20.17

Late Wednesday night, President Trump issued new guidance rescinding Obama-era protections of transgender students in public schools. The move signals a major shift in federal policy regarding people whose gender does not match historical norms.

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Under the previous rule, institutions that receive federal funding -- including virtually all public schools -- were mandated to comply with an executive branch rule allowing students to use the bathroom that complies with their gender-identity. The new guidance from the Trump Administration rescinds that rule.

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Read the Trump Administration’s \"Dear Colleague\" letter:

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What do you think?
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\nTell your representatives; make your voice heard:

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