The Deerfield Public Schools 109 district responds to a federal Title IX investigation launched on an administrator's allegation that forces middle school students to change in the same locker room as trans students.
The district provided a statement to Fox News Digital, which claims its actions are rooted in Illinois law.
“Deerfield Public Schools 109 District is governed by state law. Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits all public school districts, including gender identity, from discrimination based on gender, and requires students to allow access to locker rooms and bathrooms according to their gender identity.
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“We are sensitive to the privacy needs of all middle school students and ensure that there is no need to change to gym uniforms for the previous PE classes of other students. If both middle schools were renovated in 2017, we added five private change stations available to all students.
The district also said it will work with local families to decide on the next step.
“The district and the board are united with our leaders and educators on this issue and have a common commitment to supporting the law,” the statement continued.
“The district and the board are calling on all people who express concerns and perspectives on the issue to ensure that staff and educators are respectful and civic. We are pleased to work with our families to determine the appropriate next step to help our children in the well-being and participation.”
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US Ministry of Education The Civil Rights Office announced Thursday that it would begin an investigation into Title IX violations in the Illinois Department of Education, Chicago Public Schools 299 and Deerfield Public Schools 109 District.
Illinois mother Nicole Georgas revealed the situation when she filed a civil rights complaint US Department of Justice After school administrators allegedly tried to force their 13-year-old daughter last month in front of transgender students in the girls' locker room.
She revealed her complaints during a school board meeting Deerfield Public School District 109 Last week, the incident allegedly happened last month after her daughter refused to change her uniform during physical education because she was still a biological male student.
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“Girls want a locker room Bathroom bag. They want to regain their privacy. This is why I'm here tonight. My 13-year-old daughter's happiness, mental health and privacy are at risk,” Jogus said in a speech at the board meeting Thursday.
Georgas then raised the issue with the school administration, pointing out to them that he believed it was a direct violation of President Donald Trump. Keeping men away from women's sports Presidential order. In her speech, the school administrator said, under the direction of a legal counsel, she informed her that transgender students were free to use both the girls' bathroom and the girls' locker room.
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