Overview

• The School District 49 board voted 3–2 to require students to use bathrooms and locker rooms that align with their biological sex.
• The policy specifies single-stall bathrooms will be available at every school for any student who requests additional privacy.
• District leaders say the change follows federal regulations and Title IX, with Board President Lori Thompson noting the issue’s complexity.
• Opponents, including Inside Out Youth Services and two board members, argue the move targets a small share of students and could harm transgender youth.
• Because the vote occurred at a special meeting, no public comment was taken; the next opportunity for community input is set for Oct. 9.