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Peoria Unified board chooses to take no action on new …

7/31/2024
Last week, the Peoria Unified School District governing board publicly addressed the federal government’s new Title IX regulations that deal with gender identity and transgender students in district bathrooms and locker rooms.

Amid deadline, school districts address new Title IX …

7/23/2024
New federal regulations that expand the definition of what qualifies as discrimination on the basis of sex are set to take effect Aug. 1, and some local entities are saying schools and districts should consult legal counsel.

Peoria Unified looks at changes after new Title IX …

6/30/2024
A hot button issue at Peoria Unified School District could get hotter now that the federal government announced civil rights regulations that expand the definition of what qualifies as discrimination on the basis of sex.

Transgender people have right to get birth …

6/12/2024
Transgender individuals have an absolute right to get their Arizona birth certificates amended without having to first undergo surgery, according to an attorney representing them. Rachel Berg of …

Transgender teacher files lawsuit against Peoria …

3/14/2024
A Desert Harbor Elementary School teacher is suing the Peoria Unified School District, governing board member Heather Rooks and former governing board member Rebecca Hill for discrimination and other charges.

West Valley lawmaker seeks insurance payments for …

2/1/2024
PHOENIX — A state lawmaker from Surprise wants to require insurance companies to pay the medical costs for those who want to “detransition” from their sex-change therapy and changes.

Mothers of biological girls unable to join legal fight …

10/31/2023
PHOENIX — The mothers of some biological girls will not be able to join the legal fight against the efforts to allow two transgender girls to participate in school sports.

Community rallies behind transgender Peoria Unified …

8/24/2023
When you don’t have the vocabulary to describe who you are, it’s hard to fit in. Peoria Unified special education teacher River Chunnui can relate to this.

Horne addresses boys, girls restroom policies at …

8/18/2023
Recent questions raised about school policies for the usage of restrooms, locker rooms and shower areas has state schools chief Tom Horne responding to concerns.

Peoria Unified teacher files notice of claim against …

8/11/2023
A Peoria Unified teacher has sent a notice of claim to the district and two governing board members alleging violation of federal and state discrimination laws regarding their gender identity.

Children can sue on behalf of transgenders to change …

8/11/2023
TUCSON — A federal judge will allow several children to sue on behalf of all transgender people born in Arizona to force the state to change the gender on their birth certificates.

Top Republican lawmakers dispute transgender ruling …

7/25/2023
PHOENIX — The state’s top Republican lawmakers contend that it is a medical condition and not a discriminatory state law that entitles Arizona to bar transgender girls from participating in girls sports.