Several Democratic representatives appearing at an event Tuesday in Philadelphia said they will soon introduce "a package of bills aimed at ensuring inclusive school environments for LGBTQ students - from representation in school curriculums to anti-bullying protections and provisions that students can play on teams matching their gender identities," The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Philadelphia's school district, however, approved a policy seven years ago that allows trans students access to the facilities and teams of their choice and requires school personnel to use these students' preferred names and pronouns. Parental permission isn't needed.
Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta said, according to the Inquirer, "Pennsylvania cannot have a patchwork approach." Rep. Joe Hohenstein, whose child is transgender, plans to sponsor a bill for LGBTQ-inclusive lessons.
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