Transgender bathroom battle explodes with U.S. school decree
Clip: 5/13/2016 | 5m 20s
Public schools to allow transgender students the use of restrooms based on gender identity
Amid the national furor over North Carolina’s bathroom bill, the Departments of Justice and Education on Friday issued a joint directive to all public schools to allow transgender students the use of restrooms that match their gender identity. Although noncompliance could cost states billions in federal aid, some conservative lawmakers have already vowed to defy the order. Judy Woodruff reports.
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Transgender bathroom battle explodes with U.S. school decree
Clip: 5/13/2016 | 5m 20s
Amid the national furor over North Carolina’s bathroom bill, the Departments of Justice and Education on Friday issued a joint directive to all public schools to allow transgender students the use of restrooms that match their gender identity. Although noncompliance could cost states billions in federal aid, some conservative lawmakers have already vowed to defy the order. Judy Woodruff reports.
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