WINNIPEG – A school division meeting Monday night will decide if there will be a change in policy for transgender and gender non conforming students.
School board trustee Lisa Naylor put forward a motion during a board meeting in October where she wants to see official policies put in place to protect students in all of Winnipeg’s schools.
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The hope is to provide schools and staff with clear outlines on how to tackle bullying and equality issues when it comes to transgender students.
Last year in the River East-Transcona School Division, 8 year old Isabella Burgos was told she couldn’t use the girls’ bathroom,even though she identified as a girl.
Naylor said her policy isn’t specifically about Bella’s case, but from speaking with people in her community.
The motion will be debated and voted on at Monday night’s meeting.
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