Anne Arundel County public schools have implemented a new policy requiring parental consent before using a transgender student’s preferred name or pronouns in classroom settings. The move comes amid ongoing debates over how schools handle gender identity issues, with critics arguing it could create confusion or distress for students. School officials have not yet clarified how the policy will be enforced or whether exceptions will be made in cases where parents withhold permission. Parents and advocacy groups are divided, with some praising the measure as a safeguard for parental rights and others warning it may harm vulnerable students.
Anne Arundel schools now need parent permission to call transgender students by preferred names The Baltimore Banner
