Recap Video

Over the course of the pandemic, there may be students who have undergone gender transitioning. With many students returning to in-person education this month and President Biden’s recent Executive Order on preventing and combatting gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination, there has been an increase in questions about transgender student-related issues. Learn how you can create a plan to support students through this process from the experts at the Michigan Department of Education and Thrun Law. Laurie Bechhofer and Kim Phillips-Knope from the Michigan Department of Education share resources and discuss strategies for inclusive practices. Thrun Law's Jennnifer Starlin provides updates and insights around this challenging legal landscape.

 
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