Do you have an LGBTQ-friendly bathroom policy? Is it legal?

As Pride Month begins, you need to understand your school’s legal obligations concerning LGBTQ discrimination. Recent government regulations and court decisions may require changes to your existing school policies, including those relating to the use of bathrooms designated based on gender.

As you review and plan your policies for the upcoming school year, now is a perfect time to examine a wide swath of related topics.

• How do court decisions affect your obligations toward LGBTQ individuals?
• Are sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination legally prohibited?
• What are your legal requirements to protect LGBTQ students and employees?
• What bathroom policies are lawful and appropriate?
• What issues related to students who are transgender should you consider in policies and practices?
• How can you use Pride Month to enact policy updates?

• Superintendents
• Deputy, associate, and assistant superintendents
• Diversity and equity officers
• Directors of curriculum and instruction
• Directors of special education
• Personnel and human resources professionals
• Athletic directors
• Title IX coordinators
• Board members
• Principals
• Vice principals and assistant principals
• Department chairpersons
• Teachers
• Counselors