Trans KYR: Parents, Teachers, and School Administrators

The following information is produced by the ACLU of Oregon for educational purposes only. This is not intended to be and is not a substitute for legal advice.


Oregon students in public schools have the right not to be discriminated against based on their sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

Efforts to seek and support diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible educational experiences for students are legal, and the recent federal actions don’t change that.

Students in Oregon have the right to use school facilities such as restrooms, locker rooms, and showers in a manner consistent with their gender identity.

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