we're getting a clearer idea of the impact of Katy ISD's controversial gender identity policy. The policy requires district staff to inform parents if students identify themselves as transgender ...

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The gender policy closely resembles the one adopted by neighboring Katy ISD in August 2023 ... collection or directing a student to an online resource if it “promote(s)” gender fluidity.

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The proposed policy is extremely similar to the one Katy ISD narrowly adopted in 2023. Katy ISD's policy is currently under federal investigation for possible gender discrimination. "It makes it ...

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Several groups, including the ACLU had delivered a letter to the district Thursday morning and said the policy will mirror that of Katy ISD ... through the Human Resources department.