Christian Teacher in Maryland Sues Over Gender Transition Policy

A Montgomery County Public Schools substitute teacher says in a federal lawsuit that she was required to assist students as young as three years old to transition genders at school, in violation of her Christian faith.

The Maryland school district’s gender identity guidelines also require employees to withhold from unsupportive parents when their child is transitioning genders, unless the child consents, according to the suit filed Tuesday. The guidelines apply to students of all ages and a related form requires minors “exhibiting transgender inclinations or actions to identify a ‘Support Level’ they believe would be provided by their parents,” the ...