Anne Arundel County Schools Revises LGBTQ+ Policy After Federal Pressure

Maryland school district caves to Trump and adopts forced outing policy to expose LGBTQ+ students

The Anne Arundel County policy change came after Education Secretary Linda McMahon urged the Justice Department to punish the district, citing parental rights protections.

After threat by DOJ, Anne Arundel Schools amend gender policy

After receiving a threat from the federal government about violating parental rights, Anne Arundel County public schools informed the school community Wednesday that its gender policy for students has been amended to grant parents more access. Superintendent Mark T. Bedell wrote in a letter to the school community that the confidentiality section of the school district’s “Safe and Inclusive Environments for LGBTQ+ Students” was revised. In addit…

Anne Arundel schools amend gender identity policy after Trump administration threat

Anne Arundel County Public Schools amended its gender identity policy after the Trump administration threatened the district ​with legal action and the loss of federal funding.

Anne Arundel schools updates gender identity regulation following Trump administration threats

Under pressure from the Trump administration, Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell announced Wednesday the district had updated a regulation intended to protect transgender students’ right to be called by their chosen name.

Anne Arundel County Schools revises LGBTQ+ policy after federal pressure

After facing pressure from the U.S. Departments of Education and Justice, Anne Arundel County Public Schools Superintendent Mark Bedell announced changes to the district's regulations regarding LGBTQ+ students.

Anne Arundel County Schools updates gender identity policy after DOJ cites FERPA concerns

Anne Arundel County Public Schools has updated its gender identity policy after the school district received a letter last month from the DOJ.