Kentucky Schools in Disarray Over Conflicting Advice on Implementing Anti-LGBTQ+ Law

The Kentucky Department of Education released guidance on Monday that will assist districts in implementing state lawmakers’ anti-LGBTQ law passed last month. Senate Bill 150 includes new policies prohibiting transgender students from using school restrooms and changing rooms based on their gender identity. Further, the measure bans gender-affirming medical care for minors. Major medical associations say gender-affirming care is necessary health care for trans youth. The guidance notes that the new law could stand at odds with federal protections regarding student privacy and gender discrimination. “I understand that this guidance...