Overview

• The Utah State Board of Education voted unanimously to censure Natalie Cline, requesting her resignation by February 19, 2024, for a social media post questioning a student's gender.
• Cline's post falsely insinuated a high school basketball player was transgender, resulting in widespread condemnation and threats against the student.
• Both houses of the Utah Legislature passed a censure resolution against Cline, emphasizing that her actions violated the moral and ethical standards expected of an elected official.
• Despite calls for her resignation and public reprimand, Cline defended her actions, citing concerns about the normalization of transgender identities.
• The controversy has sparked a broader discussion on the treatment of transgender individuals and the responsibilities of elected officials in protecting students.