US Public Schools Must Allow Transgender Students' Bathroom Choice

Transgender students must be allowed to use the bathrooms that match their chosen gender identity, the Obama administration is going to tell all U.S. public school districts on Friday. The letter, signed by Justice and Education department leaders, will give guidance to school leaders to ensure that no student is discriminated against. "There is no room in our schools for discrimination of any kind, including discrimination against transgender students on the basis of their...

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