Parents in DC schools will no longer have to choose between male and female to register their children for school. They may now choose a third option, ‘non-binary’ for those students who don’t know if they are male or female. The school registration form looks like this:
Washington DC is the first school system in the country to offer this ‘non-binary’ choice. From the Washington Post:
“We value the whole child at [D.C. Public Schools], and have worked diligently to ensure our schools are safe and inclusive for all students, staff, and families,” interim chancellor Amanda Alexander said in a statement. “Whether through policies, programs, affinity groups, or our enrollment forms, [D.C. Public Schools] is proud to be a leader in affirming, supporting and welcoming LGBTQ students.”
If you care enough you can read more here and here.
