CRE moves to approve NBI #6/19-12 for immediate action. NBI #6/19-12 CTA will write policy stating it’s support for trans students to have the same rights and decision-making abilities that cis students currently enjoy in regards to making medical decisions about their bodies, sexual health, and mental health. R - 2 Rationale: Current interpretation of California state law does not allow trans students to begin gender identity confirming hormone therapy without the consent of both legal guardians, however it does allow for cis minors to receive hormones (e.g. birth control) without the barrier of parental permission. This inequity of decision-making forces some children to go through the wrong puberty and can negatively impact the child’s mental health. Status: CRE Policy Subcommittee is working with the authors of the NBI to review and update current policy.
