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Majority of Idaho Schools Fail to Implement LGBT Protection Policies<\/b><\/p>\n

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Idaho<\/a>’s <\/span>Fairfield Citizen<\/a><\/em><\/strong> reports that the majority of public schools in the state have failed to adopt new policies on protections for LGBT students<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the guidelines provided to schools, it was specified that dress codes remain gender neutral, same-sex<\/a> couples<\/a> not be treated differently and transgender students be given the option to use a separate bathroom or changing room. School principals were also encouraged to meet with transgender students to help meet their needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: LGBT Non-Discrimination Ordinance Passes In Bellevue, Idaho<\/a><\/em><\/h3>\n

\"TetonOf 115 districts, only the Teton School District<\/a> in eastern Idaho has included protections that apply to education opportunities, school-sponsored activities and specific situations involving bathrooms and overnight trips.<\/span><\/p>\n

While a small number of public school boards have rejected the proposed guidelines, many more have not even considered the issue in discussions of policy updates.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although 14 other districts include LGBT non-discrimination policies, little in the way of implementation details have been provided.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thirty-three schools have anti-harassment policies that specify discrimination based only on hazing, bullying and threats. <\/span><\/p>\n

While the proposed guidelines state that failure to implement policies would result in disciplinary action, no deadline was provided.<\/span><\/p>\n

Idaho’s Human Rights Act<\/a> doesn’t include housing or employment protections for LGBT residents.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Majority of Idaho Schools Fail to Implement LGBT Protection Policies<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n