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Transgender policy for Winnipeg School Division released

Winnipeg School Division has released a comprehensive transgender policy. Jill Croteau / Global News

WINNIPEG — The city’s largest school division will review a comprehensive transgender policy at a meeting Monday tonight.

The draft policy is aimed at fostering a ‘safe environment and equal access to school programs, activities and employment for all students and staff.’

The policy includes a dress code, which stipulates that students should be able to dress ‘in a manner consistent with their gender identity.’

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It also says students shall have access to washrooms and change rooms for the gender they most identify with. Schools are also encouraged to have a universal toilet room available to all students.

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The policy also included definitions for those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Two-spirit and Queer/Questioning (LGBTTQ), to help facilitate better understanding for both students and staff.

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It will be introduced to WSD’s policy committee for review Monday night.

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